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Nanny

A servant in the Fane household, later identified as Nancy Carthew.

minor

Also known as Annie, Nancy Carthew

First appearance: sinister street

Nanny shows up with force in I: The New World. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as accompanying the family to the seaside and bringing tea to Mrs.
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In I: The New World: Mentioned as accompanying the family to the seaside and bringing tea to Mrs. Fane. Later, in II: Bittersweet: Annie, who gives Michael a crystal globe as a Christmas present and is mentioned as…

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DPDaisy PalmerDCDom Cuthbert M…RORodberMCMiss Caroline …LSLord SaxbyNANanny

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Slum and Servant Connections
  • School and Family Circle
  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances

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Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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