Short Fiction · Character

Anna

A young woman whose lover's child is coming, and whose mistress writes the letters that keep his affection alive in her place.

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First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

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Anna is a servant whose romance with the well-born Raye has left her pregnant and dependent on her mistress Edith Harnham's protection. Terrified of losing him, she lets Edith compose the tender letters that hold his…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
Romantic
Other

Character groups

Past Resurfaces Dramatically
Romantic Entanglements and Consequences
Complex Web of Love and Consequences
Haunting Pasts and Duty

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Milly Richards
friendship · positive
Shadrach Jolliffe
romantic · ambivalent
Lizzy Newberry
friendship · positive
Lizzy Newberry
friendship · positive
Milly Richards
friendship · positive
Lizzy Newberry
friendship · positive
Milly Richards
friendship · positive
Shadrach Jolliffe
romantic · ambivalent
Shadrach Jolliffe
romantic · ambivalent

Milly Richards
Anna and Milly are devoted friends, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual support.
Shadrach Jolliffe
Anna and Shadrach are lovers, their relationship marked by passion and eventual tragedy.
Lizzy Newberry
Anna and Lizzy are close friends, often sharing their romantic and personal struggles.
Lizzy Newberry
Anna and Lizzy are close friends, often sharing their romantic and personal struggles.
Milly Richards
Anna and Milly are devoted friends, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual support.
Lizzy Newberry
Anna and Lizzy are close friends, often sharing their romantic and personal struggles.
Milly Richards
Anna and Milly are devoted friends, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual support.
Shadrach Jolliffe
Anna and Shadrach are lovers, their relationship marked by passion and eventual tragedy.
Shadrach Jolliffe
Anna and Shadrach are lovers, their relationship marked by passion and eventual tragedy.

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Anna appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XVII
Not present in this chapter.
A Tragedy of Two Ambitions
The Halboroughs' sister, whose engagement to a wealthy man is jeopardized by her father's drunken behavior.
For Conscience’ Sake
The daughter of Mr. Millborne and Selina, caught in the middle of her parents' complicated reunion.
Andrey Satchel and the Parson and Clerk
The bride, older than Andrey and anxious to marry him before he changes his mind.
Dame the Seventh
Lady Baxby, the sister of the Parliamentarian commander, who courageously confronts her brother and later quarrels with her husband over political loyalties.
II
Mrs. Harnham's young maidservant, who has attracted the attention of Charles Bradford at the fair.
III
The young peasant girl who has captured Raye's affections. She writes a charming and self-possessed letter, showing restraint and dignity.
IV
Illiterate young woman who receives letters from Raye and relies on Edith to read and write replies.
V
Leaves Mrs. Harnham's house, returns to the Plain, and asks Edith to continue the correspondence.
VI
Simple, unlettered bride who confesses she did not write the letters.

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