The Elusive Pimpernel · Character
Lord Anthony Dewhurst
A young aristocrat whose resourceful mind turns every French trap into a fresh opportunity for sport and discomfiture.
supporting
Also known as Tony, Lord Tony
First appearance: iv the richmond gala
As a supporting figure in The Elusive Pimpernel, Lord Anthony Dewhurst is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Accompanies the group and comments on the booth, but Marguerite insists on entering alone.
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Lord Anthony Dewhurst moves through the Pimpernel's circle with the easy confidence of a man who relishes a bold coup, his mind already spinning counterplans while Chauvelin stages his elaborate challenge. He belongs to…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor French and English characters
- Revolutionary antagonists and targets
- Protagonist
- Clergy and royalist figures
- Blakeney household and allies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Marguerite's u…
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