# Nanette — The Maid of Sker character guide

> Nanette in The Maid of Sker by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nanny Gotobed, that Nanette

**First appearance:** 0001-the-maid-of-sker

## Who they are

A nursemaid to Bardie.

## In the story

### [The Polite Ferryman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxv-the-polite-ferryman)

A pretty French maid who accompanies the young lady and calls Davy a coachman.

### [Notice to Quit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xxxix-notice-to-quit)

Briefly mentioned as having hopes of marrying Davy, but she refuses to board his boat, leading Davy to favor Isabel Carey.

### [After Seven Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/xlvi-after-seven-years)

Heaviside's sharp wife, who has led him into matrimony and domestic troubles.

### [Polly at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_maid_of_sker_se/chapters/lxiii-polly-at-home)

Now calling herself the widow Heaviside; provides Davy with information about Mrs. Shapland.

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