The Great Roxhythe · Character
Sydney Harcourt
A friend and confidant to Roxhythe, often involved in delicate matters.
minor
Also known as Harcourt, Madam Harcourt, Sydney
First appearance: ii the husband
Sydney Harcourt's tie to Lord Roxhythe is one of the pressures that moves The Great Roxhythe—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Old friend of Christopher, now secretary to Lord Russell; expresses surprise at Christopher's position with Roxhythe.
Sydney Harcourt first appears in 0027 ii the husband.
With Lord Roxhythe (friendship): Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues. With Lord Roxhythe (friendship): Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues. With Lord Roxhythe (friendship): Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues.
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- Other
Character groups
- Court and Conspirators
- Rebellion Nobility
- Extended Cast of Intrigue
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Sydney Harcourt in ii the husband