# Mistress Philippa — News from Nowhere character guide

> Mistress Philippa in News from Nowhere by William Morris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Philippa

**First appearance:** 0000-i-discussion-and-bed

## Who they are

A woman from the narrator's past, referenced in conversation.

## In the story

### [XXVI: The Obstinate Refusers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/news_from_nowhere_se/chapters/xxvi-the-obstinate-refusers)

The head carver, deeply focused on her work, recovering from illness, and reluctant to stop for the visitors.

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