The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Clotilda
A young woman Frank Castlewood marries while abroad in Flanders.
minor
Also known as the lovely Clotilda, The gentle Clotilda
First appearance: xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there
Clotilda shows up with force in VIII: I Travel to France and Bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Frank's wife, described as clinging to him; her family imposes on Frank's hospitality in Brussels.
Clotilda first appears in 0031 xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there.
In VIII: I Travel to France and Bring Home a Portrait of Rigaud: Frank's wife, described as clinging to him; her family imposes on Frank's hospitality in Brussels.
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- Other
Character groups
- Military & Political Figures
- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Protagonist
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See Clotilda in xiii i meet an old acquaintance in flanders and find my mother s grave and my own cradle there