# Margaret Estcourt — Greene Ferne Farm character guide

> Margaret Estcourt in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Marjory, Margaret

**First appearance:** 0001-i-up-to-church

## Who they are

Heiress to Greene Ferne and a thousand pounds, Margaret walks as if the parish belongs to her — and drives a hay-wagon when the men won't.

## Relationships

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_romantic_

Geoffrey and Margaret share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship or emotional intimacy.

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_friendship_

Margaret and Val have a friendly relationship, possibly as mutual supporters within the social circle.

### [May Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/may_fisher)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_romantic_

Geoffrey and Margaret share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship or emotional intimacy.

### [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton)

_romantic_

Geoffrey and Margaret share a deep romantic bond, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship or emotional intimacy.

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_friendship_

Margaret and Val have a friendly relationship, possibly as mutual supporters within the social circle.

### [May Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/may_fisher)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

### [May Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/may_fisher)

_friendship_

Margaret and May are close friends, likely sharing confidences and social activities.

### [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne)

_friendship_

Margaret and Val have a friendly relationship, possibly as mutual supporters within the social circle.

## In the story

### [Greene Ferne Farm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/greene-ferne-farm)

Margaret is the object of Geoffrey's affection, depicted as a graceful and somewhat distant figure.

### [Up to Church](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/i-up-to-church)

The taller of the two young ladies from Greene Ferne; she throws spring flowers on her father's grave and is noted for her striking appearance and inheritance.

### [II: “The Sweet New Grass with Flowers.”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/ii-the-sweet-new-grass-with-flowers)

Found by Geoffrey in a copse, blushing and confused after being surprised while dreaming of him. Leads the way back to the farm.

### [IV: The Wooden Bottle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/iv-the-wooden-bottle)

Sings the 'Bailiff's Daughter of Islington' and is the object of the men's rivalry.

### [Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/v-evening)

Rides home singing, is surprised by Geoffrey, reacts with hauteur and rides off, later is found lost on the Downs.

### [VI: Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/vi-night)

Grows increasingly tired and frightened, relies on Geoffrey for guidance and reassurance, and expresses nervousness about the darkness and strange sounds.

### [Dawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/vii-dawn)

Sleeps in the ancient cave; later rides with Geoffrey to find Jabez and returns to Warren House.

### [A-Nutting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/viii-a-nutting)

Deeply hurt by Geoffrey's accusation; flees, falls, and gets a thorn in her thumb; Valentine removes it and kisses her hand.

### [X: A Fray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/x-a-fray)

Referenced as the cause of jealousy and the reason Geoffrey asks Valentine to keep the duel secret.

### [XI: A Feast—Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/chapters/xi-a-feast-conclusion)

Nurses Geoffrey with devotion; marries him; gives Basset credit for saving Geoffrey.

## Links

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