# Sydney Harcourt — The Great Roxhythe character guide

> Sydney Harcourt in The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Harcourt, Madam Harcourt, Sydney

**First appearance:** 0027-ii-the-husband

## Who they are

A friend and confidant to Roxhythe, often involved in delicate matters.

## Relationships

### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe)

_friendship_

Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues.

### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe)

_friendship_

Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues.

### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe)

_friendship_

Sydney Harcourt is a close friend and ally of Lord Roxhythe, often aiding him in his political and personal intrigues.

## In the story

### [V: Lady Crewe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/v-lady-crewe)

Old friend of Christopher, now secretary to Lord Russell; expresses surprise at Christopher's position with Roxhythe.

### [VII: The First Seed of Doubt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vii-the-first-seed-of-doubt)

Harcourt questions Christopher about Roxhythe's travels and motives, showing more than casual interest.

### [IX: The Growth of the Seed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ix-the-growth-of-the-seed)

Mentioned as having dined with Christopher and talked about Roxhythe.

### [IV: Progression](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iv-progression)

Meets Christopher at Drury Lane and voices suspicions about the King's secret treaty with France and Roxhythe's involvement.

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