The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Lord Mohun

A handsome, battle-tested nobleman with a dueling scar for every beauty in England, Lord Mohun charms Castlewood's lord and unnerves his lady.

supporting

Also known as my Lord Mohun, Mohun, Harry Mohun

First appearance: My Lord Mohun Comes Among Us for No Good

As a supporting figure in The History of Henry Esmond, Lord Mohun is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Arrives at Castlewood as a guest; described as handsome, daring, and agreeable, with military exploits; quickly befriends Lord Castlewood but is viewed with suspicion by Lady…

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Mohun arrives with the old Marchioness's cavalcade, swaps war stories and bowls with his host, and is sworn a friend before the punch is finished. Lady Castlewood mistrusts his free looks and freer speech; her husband laughs and calls her jealous. The quarrel over dice and a wife's honor that Esmond barely talks down is only the first of the accounts Mohun intends to settle.

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Castlewood Family & Circle
Military & Political Figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Henry Esmond
rivalry · negative
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist… How this plays out →
Lady Castlewood
rivalry · negative
Beatrix Esmond
romantic · ambivalent
Frank Castlewood
rivalry · negative
Father Holt
rivalry · negative
Henry Esmond
rivalry · negative
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist… How this plays out →
Henry Esmond
rivalry · negative
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist… How this plays out →
Lady Castlewood
rivalry · negative
Lady Castlewood
rivalry · negative
Beatrix Esmond
romantic · ambivalent
Beatrix Esmond
romantic · ambivalent
Frank Castlewood
rivalry · negative

Henry Esmond
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist who ultimately kills Henry's beloved Lord Castlewood in a duel.
Lady Castlewood
Lady Castlewood despises Lord Mohun for his role in her husband's death and his predatory interest in her daughter Beatrix.
Beatrix Esmond
Beatrix is romantically entangled with Lord Mohun, attracted to his charm and status, though he is a dangerous and immoral man.
Frank Castlewood
Frank Castlewood is a rival to Lord Mohun, partly due to Mohun's involvement in his father's death and his pursuit of Beatrix.
Father Holt
Father Holt and Lord Mohun are antagonists, as Holt's Jacobite schemes clash with Mohun's personal ambitions and violence.
Henry Esmond
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist who ultimately kills Henry's beloved Lord Castlewood in a duel.
Henry Esmond
Henry Esmond and Lord Mohun are bitter enemies, with Mohun being a dangerous antagonist who ultimately kills Henry's beloved Lord Castlewood in a duel.
Lady Castlewood
Lady Castlewood despises Lord Mohun for his role in her husband's death and his predatory interest in her daughter Beatrix.
Lady Castlewood
Lady Castlewood despises Lord Mohun for his role in her husband's death and his predatory interest in her daughter Beatrix.
Beatrix Esmond
Beatrix is romantically entangled with Lord Mohun, attracted to his charm and status, though he is a dangerous and immoral man.
Beatrix Esmond
Beatrix is romantically entangled with Lord Mohun, attracted to his charm and status, though he is a dangerous and immoral man.
Frank Castlewood
Frank Castlewood is a rival to Lord Mohun, partly due to Mohun's involvement in his father's death and his pursuit of Beatrix.

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Lord Mohun appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

My Lord Mohun Comes Among Us for No Good
Arrives at Castlewood as a guest; described as handsome, daring, and agreeable, with military exploits; quickly befriends Lord Castlewood but is viewed with suspicion by Lady Castlewood.
My Lord Leaves Us and His Evil Behind Him
Guest at Castlewood, deeply involved in gambling with Lord Castlewood and showing gallantry to Lady Castlewood.
XIV: We Ride After Him to London
Departs Castlewood after recovering from his hurt; later meets Lord Castlewood in London for a duel.
I: I Am in Prison, and Visited, but Not Consoled There
Found guilty of manslaughter for Lord Castlewood's death but pleads clergy and is discharged without penalty.
II: I Come to the End of My Captivity, but Not of My Trouble
Mentioned as the antagonist in the duel; Westbury and Steele discuss his wickedness and predict his bad end.
General Webb Wins the Battle of Wynendael
Insults General Webb, leading to a duel with Esmond in which he is wounded.
Beatrix's New Suitor
Mentioned as coming to London again and involved in a lawsuit with the Duke over Lord Gerard's property.
VI: Poor Beatrix
The Duke's antagonist in the duel; also dies from wounds received; portrayed as a base and profligate ruffian.

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