The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Lady Masham
A favorite of Queen Anne and a political figure at court.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Masham, the famous Mrs. Masham
First appearance: We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington
Lady Masham shows up with force in XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Royal favorite who gains influence over Queen Anne, contributing to Marlborough's declining favor.
Lady Masham first appears in 0044 x we entertain a very distinguished guest at kensington.
In XIV: The Campaign of 1707, 1708: Royal favorite who gains influence over Queen Anne, contributing to Marlborough's declining favor.
Later, in We Entertain a Very Distinguished Guest at Kensington: The court favorite and a chief agent in the plot, she provides the key for the private garden where the meeting is to take place.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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