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Nancy Huguenot

A Southern woman, possibly a friend of the Wingate family.

minor

Also known as Nancy

First appearance: book ii

Nancy Huguenot's tie to Phil Ferrier is one of the pressures that moves John Brown’s Body—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Nancy Huguenot first appears in 0006 book ii.

With Phil Ferrier (romantic): Nancy Huguenot and Phil Ferrier are involved in a romantic relationship, with tension and devotion intertwined. With Phil Ferrier (romantic): Nancy Huguenot and Phil Ferrier are involved in a romantic relationship, with tension and devotion intertwined.

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  • Romantic

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Nancy Huguenot in book ii
See Nancy Huguenot in book ii