Jacob's Room · Character
Elsbeth Siddons
A young woman Jacob meets at a party in London.
minor
Also known as Elsbeth
First appearance: vi
Elsbeth Siddons shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sings 'Who is Silvia?' at the party, accompanied by Clara.
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- Cornwall family circle
- Protagonist
- Durrant family circle
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