The Hill of Dreams · Character

Annie Morgan

A village girl drawn into the orbit of Lucian's romantic imaginings, where she risks becoming more symbol than person.

supporting

Also known as old Morgan, Morgan

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in The Hill of Dreams, Annie Morgan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A local girl who becomes the object of Lucian's romantic idealization.

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Annie Morgan appears in The Hill of Dreams as supporting figure.

Annie Morgan first appears in 0002 i.

With Lucian Taylor (romantic): Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him. With Lucian Taylor (romantic): Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him. With Lucian Taylor (romantic): Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him.

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Medical Attendants
Protagonist
Rural Welsh Community
Village and London Acquaintances

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Lucian Taylor
romantic · positive
Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him. How this plays out →
Lucian Taylor
romantic · positive
Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him. How this plays out →
Lucian Taylor
romantic · positive
Annie is Lucian's first love and muse, a pure but doomed romance that haunts him. How this plays out →

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The Hill of Dreams
A local girl who becomes the object of Lucian's romantic idealization.
I
A pretty young woman from the village who speaks kindly to Lucian, offering him a Blenheim Orange and praising his scholarship. Lucian fantasizes about kissing her in a dark lane.
III
Annie is the object of Lucian's adoration. She has left to visit her married sister, and Lucian cherishes the memory of their parting.
IV
Referenced as the inspiration for Lucian's quest; he feels she taught him the magic that created the garden of Avallaunius.
VII
Annie is recalled as 'the dear, dear Annie, the symbol of all mystic womanhood,' appearing in Lucian's memory as a fleeting apparition from his past.

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