The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Isabella Esmond
The wife of Thomas Esmond, the third Viscount Castlewood.
minor
Also known as Isabella, Isabel Esmond, Isabel
First appearance: iii whither in the time of thomas third viscount i had preceded him as page to isabella
Isabella Esmond shows up with force in II: Relates How Francis, Fourth Viscount, Arrives at Castlewood. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The aging, vain daughter of Lord Castlewood who marries her cousin Thomas Esmond, hoping for an heir but losing her sickly child.
Isabella Esmond first appears in 0006 iii whither in the time of thomas third viscount i had preceded him as page to isabella.
In II: Relates How Francis, Fourth Viscount, Arrives at Castlewood: The aging, vain daughter of Lord Castlewood who marries her cousin Thomas Esmond, hoping for an heir but losing her sickly child.
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Character groups
- Military & Political Figures
- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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