Barchester Towers · Character
Mr. Plomacy
The steward at Ullathorne, managing the estate.
minor
Also known as old Plomacy, the great Mr. Plomacy
First appearance: xxxvi ullathorne sports act i
Mr. Plomacy shows up with force in Miss Thorne's Fête Champêtre. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The steward takes charge of the festivities, managing the crowds and deciding which uninvited guests to admit, based on his mistress's instructions.
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In Miss Thorne's Fête Champêtre: The steward takes charge of the festivities, managing the crowds and deciding which uninvited guests to admit, based on his mistress's instructions. Later, in The Lookalofts and the…
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Character groups
- Ullathorne Locals & Tenants
- Extended Cast & Background Figures
- Barchester Clergy & Gentry
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