The Maid of Sker · Character
Moxy Thomas
A kindly, low-spirited Welshwoman who once swore a young sailor to herself and now takes a castaway child to her breast without a moment's hesitation.
supporting
Also known as Moxy, Poor Moxy, darling Moxy
First appearance: the maid of sker
As a supporting figure in The Maid of Sker, Moxy Thomas is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Davy's former sweetheart, now wife of Evan Thomas, welcomes Davy and Bardie, provides food and care.
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Moxy Thomas keeps a house frayed with cobwebs and corners a navy man would be rope-ended for, yet she is shaped by nature for a thoroughly good and lively woman, and her slow step and sharp Welsh challenge at the latch…
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- Other
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- Main characters and allies
- Minor local associates
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Moxy Thomas appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Finds a Home of Some Sort
- Boat Versus Bardie
- VIII: Children Will Be Children
- XI: A Wrecker Wrecked
- How to Sell Fish
- Confidential Intercourse
- Sound Investments
- Triple Education
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