The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Nancy Sievewright
A young woman from Castlewood village who catches young Henry's eye.
minor
Also known as Nancy, Sievewright
First appearance: xi i come home for a holiday to castlewood and find a skeleton in the house
Nancy Sievewright shows up with force in VIII: After Good Fortune Comes Evil. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The pretty barmaid at the Three Castles with whom Henry has been meeting; her little brother is ill with smallpox.
Nancy Sievewright first appears in 0014 xi i come home for a holiday to castlewood and find a skeleton in the house.
In VIII: After Good Fortune Comes Evil: The pretty barmaid at the Three Castles with whom Henry has been meeting; her little brother is ill with smallpox.
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Character groups
- Military & Political Figures
- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Protagonist
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See Nancy Sievewright in xi i come home for a holiday to castlewood and find a skeleton in the house