# Nanny — Sinister Street character guide

> Nanny in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Annie, Nancy Carthew

**First appearance:** 0002-sinister-street

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [I: The New World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/i-the-new-world)

Mentioned as accompanying the family to the seaside and bringing tea to Mrs. Fane.

### [II: Bittersweet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ii-bittersweet)

Annie, who gives Michael a crystal globe as a Christmas present and is mentioned as 'Nanny' later.

### [III: Fears and Fantasies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/iii-fears-and-fantasies)

Tells Michael frightening tales about mice and a woman who choked; comforts him after he goes downstairs.

### [The First Fairy Princess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/v-the-first-fairy-princess)

Mentioned as the night-time caretaker; Michael wishes Miss Carthew could replace her.

### [VII: Randell House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/vii-randell-house)

Mentioned as someone Michael wants to show his new school cap to.

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