# Saskia — Huntingtower character guide > Saskia in Huntingtower by John Buchan. **Role:** major **First appearance:** 0007-v-of-the-princess-in-the-tower ## Snapshot A Russian princess of the old regime, trapped in a Galloway mansion by enemies who want her fortune, whose courage is as steady as her predicament is desperate. ## Who they are Saskia was a glittering figure in Petrograd before the revolution scattered her world, and now she is a prisoner in a remote Scottish house, hunted for the jewels she may or may not possess. She is proud, resourceful, and unwilling to be a passive victim, and her flight from the House sets the whole adventure in motion. The men who gather to help her are drawn by her plight and by something in her that commands loyalty. ## Relationships ### [Dickson McCunn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/dickson_mccunn) _friendship_ Dickson develops a protective and chivalrous friendship with Saskia, aiding her in her plight. ### [Mrs. Morran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/mrs_morran) _friendship_ Mrs. Morran and Saskia have a warm, maternal friendship, with Mrs. Morran offering care and shelter. ### [Dougal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/dougal) _friendship_ Dougal and Saskia are friendly allies, with Dougal helping to protect and assist her. ### [Dickson McCunn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/dickson_mccunn) _friendship_ Dickson develops a protective and chivalrous friendship with Saskia, aiding her in her plight. ### [Mrs. Morran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/mrs_morran) _friendship_ Mrs. Morran and Saskia have a warm, maternal friendship, with Mrs. Morran offering care and shelter. ### [Dougal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/dougal) _friendship_ Dougal and Saskia are friendly allies, with Dougal helping to protect and assist her. ### [Dougal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/dougal) _friendship_ Dougal and Saskia are friendly allies, with Dougal helping to protect and assist her. ## In the story ### [Huntingtower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/huntingtower) A Russian princess held captive in the tower of Huntingtower, whom Dickson and his allies rescue. ### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/prologue) Introduced as a beautiful and spirited young woman making her debut in wartime Russia; she is eager to begin nursing at the Alexander Hospital. ### [V: Of the Princess in the Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/v-of-the-princess-in-the-tower) Reveals her story of fleeing enemies who seek her jewels, her trust in the late Quentin Kennedy, and her entrapment at Dalquharter by Léon and Spidel. ### [VI: How Mr. McCunn Departed with Relief and Returned with Resolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/vi-how-mr-mccunn-departed-with-relief-and-returned-with-resolution) Her face appears in Dickson's memory, inspiring his decision to return. ### [VII: Sundry Doings in the Mirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/vii-sundry-doings-in-the-mirk) Remains fearful of an imminent threat despite the jewels being secured. ### [IX: The First Battle of the Cruives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/ix-the-first-battle-of-the-cruives) The princess being protected; she is alert and ready for movement, but fears Paul Abreskov. ### [X: Deals with an Escape and a Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/x-deals-with-an-escape-and-a-journey) Nurses Heritage, agrees to accompany Dickson to seek help, shows remarkable endurance on the moor. ### [XI: Gravity Out of Bed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xi-gravity-out-of-bed) Tells her story to Sir Archie, revealing details about Paul Abreskov and the Bolshevik threat. ### [How Mr. McCunn Committed an Assault Upon an Ally](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xii-how-mr-mccunn-committed-an-assault-upon-an-ally) Mentioned as the Princess; Alexis's affianced wife; Dickson worries about her safety. ### [XIII: The Coming of the Danish Brig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xiii-the-coming-of-the-danish-brig) Appears on the ridge, cries out in a strange tongue, and draws the attackers away from the Tower. ### [XIV: The Second Battle of the Cruives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xiv-the-second-battle-of-the-cruives) Insists on participating in the defense, claims she can shoot better than Dougal, refuses to stay behind. ### [XV: The Gorbals Die-Hards Go Into Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xv-the-gorbals-die-hards-go-into-action) Reported to be inside Huntingtower House with Sir Archibald, having been chased back by the enemy. ### [XVI: In Which a Princess Leaves a Dark Tower and a Provision Merchant Returns to His Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/chapters/xvi-in-which-a-princess-leaves-a-dark-tower-and-a-provision-merchant-returns-to-his-family) Walks with Alexis on the cliff-top, now happy and childlike, no longer the tragic muse. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters/saskia - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/huntingtower_se/characters