# Lady Marlborough — The History of Henry Esmond character guide

> Lady Marlborough in The History of Henry Esmond by William Makepeace Thackeray.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Lady Marlborough, my Lady Marlborough, Duchess Sarah

**First appearance:** 0035-i-i-come-to-an-end-of-my-battles-and-bruises

## Who they are

The powerful wife of the Duke of Marlborough and favorite of Queen Anne.

## In the story

### [VIII: Family Talk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/viii-family-talk)

Mentioned as a supportive cousin who helped the family after Lord Castlewood's death.

### [X: An Old Story About a Fool and a Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_henry_esmond_se/chapters/x-an-old-story-about-a-fool-and-a-woman)

The Duchess of Marlborough, Mistress of the Robes, takes a liking to young Lord Castlewood but is cold to Beatrix; engages in a dispute with Beatrix at court.

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