# Huger Shepley — John Brown’s Body character guide

> Huger Shepley in John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Shepley

**First appearance:** 0006-book-ii

## Who they are

A Southern gentleman or officer, part of the aristocratic circle.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Bristol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/mr_bristol)

_professional_

Huger Shepley and Mr. Bristol have a business or employer-employee relationship, focused on practical matters.

### [Mr. Bristol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/mr_bristol)

_professional_

Huger Shepley and Mr. Bristol have a business or employer-employee relationship, focused on practical matters.

## In the story

### [Book VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/chapters/book-vi)

Plays piquet with Bristol, part of the weary group around the fire.

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