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The Maid of Sker · Character

Nanette

A nursemaid to Bardie.

minor

Also known as Nanny Gotobed, that Nanette

First appearance: the maid of sker

Nanette shows up with force in The Polite Ferryman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A pretty French maid who accompanies the young lady and calls Davy a coachman.
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In The Polite Ferryman: A pretty French maid who accompanies the young lady and calls Davy a coachman. Later, in Notice to Quit: Briefly mentioned as having hopes of marrying Davy, but she refuses to board his boat,…

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MHMaster HeavisideCRCaptain Rodney…PCPolly Cockhant…SPSir Philip Bam…BABardieNANanette

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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