The Haunted Hotel · Character

Francis Westwick

Francis Westwick, whose earlier stay at the Venetian hotel left him shaken, remains entangled in the family tragedy that draws his brother Henry back to its walls.

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Also known as Francis, Mr. Francis Westwick, Francis Westwick, Mr. Francis, Westwick, dear Mr. Westwick, dear Mr. Francis Westwick

First appearance: The Haunted Hotel

As a major figure in The Haunted Hotel, Francis Westwick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Another Westwick brother who smells the ghostly odor in Room 13A, contributing to the mystery.

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Francis Westwick first appears in 0001 the haunted hotel.

With Countess Narona (psychological): The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family. With Lady Montbarry (family): Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal. With Mrs. Ferrari (professional): Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.

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Closing

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Countess Narona
psychological · negative
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge… How this plays out →
Lady Montbarry
family · positive
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · negative
Countess Narona
psychological · negative
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge… How this plays out →
Countess Narona
psychological · negative
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge… How this plays out →
Lady Montbarry
family · positive
Lady Montbarry
family · positive
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · negative
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · negative

Countess Narona
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.
Lady Montbarry
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.
Mrs. Ferrari
Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.
Countess Narona
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.
Countess Narona
The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.
Lady Montbarry
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.
Lady Montbarry
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.
Mrs. Ferrari
Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.
Mrs. Ferrari
Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.

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Francis Westwick appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Haunted Hotel
Another Westwick brother who smells the ghostly odor in Room 13A, contributing to the mystery.
The Second Part
Encountered the mysterious odor in Room 13A.
The Third Part
Participates in the discovery and examination of the secret hiding place.
The Fourth Part
Encounters the mysterious odor in Room 13A, adding to the evidence of haunting.
XVI
Francis has already left for Italy with his sister Mrs. Norbury, three weeks early, to search for dancers for his new ballet entertainment.
XVII
Mentioned as being in Milan negotiating for a dancer; Mrs. Norbury makes his apologies.
XVIII
Arrives in Venice, reserves Room 13A, and experiences a mysterious odor that only he can smell.
XIX
Walks in St. Mark's Square, reflects on his materialist view of the supernatural, and reluctantly converses with the Countess Narona.
XX
Observes the Countess's strange behavior, receives Henry's letter, and prepares to leave for Milan.
XXI
Francis is mentioned as having won a legal dispute in Milan and returning to London with Mrs. Norbury.
XXIII
Mentioned as having previously heard the Countess's superstitious motive for placing Agnes in the room, but does not appear in this chapter.
XXIV
Referenced in Henry's memory regarding his experience in the room beneath.
XXVI
The play manuscript is addressed to him as a manager; he is mentioned but not present in the chapter.

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