# Francis Westwick — The Haunted Hotel character guide

> Francis Westwick in The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** major

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

**First appearance:** 0001-the-haunted-hotel

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Countess Narona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/countess_narona)

_psychological_

The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.

### [Lady Montbarry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/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.

### [Mrs. Ferrari](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/mrs_ferrari)

_professional_

Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.

### [Countess Narona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/countess_narona)

_psychological_

The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.

### [Countess Narona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/countess_narona)

_psychological_

The Countess manipulates Francis as part of her scheme, using him to further her revenge against the Westwick family.

### [Lady Montbarry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/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.

### [Lady Montbarry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/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.

### [Mrs. Ferrari](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/mrs_ferrari)

_professional_

Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.

### [Mrs. Ferrari](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/characters/mrs_ferrari)

_professional_

Francis interacts with Mrs. Ferrari as a suspicious employer, pressing her for information about the Countess's activities.

## In the story

### [The Haunted Hotel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/the-haunted-hotel)

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

### [The Second Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/the-second-part)

Encountered the mysterious odor in Room 13A.

### [The Third Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/the-third-part)

Participates in the discovery and examination of the secret hiding place.

### [The Fourth Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/the-fourth-part)

Encounters the mysterious odor in Room 13A, adding to the evidence of haunting.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xvii)

Mentioned as being in Milan negotiating for a dancer; Mrs. Norbury makes his apologies.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xviii)

Arrives in Venice, reserves Room 13A, and experiences a mysterious odor that only he can smell.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xix)

Walks in St. Mark's Square, reflects on his materialist view of the supernatural, and reluctantly converses with the Countess Narona.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xx)

Observes the Countess's strange behavior, receives Henry's letter, and prepares to leave for Milan.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xxi)

Francis is mentioned as having won a legal dispute in Milan and returning to London with Mrs. Norbury.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xxiv)

Referenced in Henry's memory regarding his experience in the room beneath.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_haunted_hotel_se/chapters/xxvi)

The play manuscript is addressed to him as a manager; he is mentioned but not present in the chapter.

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