# Sir Anthony Fanshawe — The Masqueraders character guide > Sir Anthony Fanshawe in The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Anthony, Fanshawe, Sir Tony, Tony **First appearance:** 0001-the-masqueraders ## Snapshot A large, unhurried gentleman whose sleepy manner conceals a penetrating intelligence, he extends his friendship to a mysterious young man he cannot quite place. ## Who they are Sir Anthony moves through Society with the ease of a man who has nothing to prove, his phlegmatic calm a stark contrast to the anxious schemers around him. He takes an unaccountable liking to the young Mr. Merriot, offering friendship without demanding explanations, even when he suspects the boy of Jacobite sympathies. His quiet loyalty and unsettling perceptiveness make him both the safest ally and the greatest threat to the Tremaines' carefully constructed masquerade. ## Relationships ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _romantic_ Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union. ### [Robin Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/robin_tremaine) _friendship_ Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter. ### [Lord Clevedale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lord_clevedale) _rivalry_ Lord Clevedale is a jealous rival to Sir Anthony, competing for social standing and romantic attention. ### [Mr. Rensley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/mr_rensley) _professional_ Mr. Rensley is a business associate or subordinate of Sir Anthony, interacting in professional matters. ### [Mr. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/mr_markham) _social_ Mr. Markham and Sir Anthony are social acquaintances, moving in the same fashionable circles. ### [Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/mr_merriot) _rivalry_ Mr. Merriot and Sir Anthony are romantic rivals for Prudence's affections, creating tension. ### [Letty Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/letty_grayson) _social_ Letty and Sir Anthony are friendly acquaintances, sharing light social banter. ### [Lady Lowestoft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lady_lowestoft) _psychological_ Lady Lowestoft attempts to manipulate Sir Anthony as part of her schemes, but he remains largely indifferent. ### [John Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/john_burton) _professional_ John Burton is a servant or employee of Sir Anthony, carrying out his orders with loyalty. ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _romantic_ Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union. ### [Robin Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/robin_tremaine) _friendship_ Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter. ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _romantic_ Prudence and Sir Anthony share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by mutual admiration and eventual union. ## In the story ### [Arrival of a Large Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/ii-arrival-of-a-large-gentleman) Arrives at the inn, large and phlegmatic; disavows any wish to marry Letty, thanks the Merriots. ### [My Lady Lowestoft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/iii-my-lady-lowestoft) Travels with the party to London; offers Prudence lodging in Clarges Street; shows growing kindness toward 'Mr. Merriot'. ### [Mistress Prudence to Herself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/iv-mistress-prudence-to-herself) Discussed at dinner; Prudence later reflects on his respectable nature and her own masquerade. ### [Sir Humphrey Grayson Waits Upon Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/v-sir-humphrey-grayson-waits-upon-mr-merriot) Mentioned as having been involved in the rescue and as a possible connection to Sir Humphrey. ### [The Polite World Receives Mr. and Miss Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/vi-the-polite-world-receives-mr-and-miss-merriot) Observes Prudence's card play, sees through her disguise, and offers a friendly warning about the dangers of town. ### [A Taste of a Large Gentleman's Temper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/vii-a-taste-of-a-large-gentleman-s-temper) Takes Prudence to White's, hosts a card-party, invites Prudence to Wych End, shows displeasure at refusal. ### [The Black Domino](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/viii-the-black-domino) Observes the ball, speaks with Letty, and notes Prudence's presence. ### [IX: Mohocks Abroad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/ix-mohocks-abroad) Observes Markham and Belfort at White's, asks pointed questions about the attack on Merriot. ### [X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/x-sudden-and-startling-appearance-of-the-old-gentleman) Visits at Richmond and later attends the rout; warns Prudence about Markham's men and observes the old gentleman's entrance with amusement. ### [XII: Passage of Arms Between Prudence and Sir Anthony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xii-passage-of-arms-between-prudence-and-sir-anthony) Calls to fetch Prudence for a ride; questions her about her past and the Merriots' sudden appearance, hinting at suspicion of rebel involvement, yet offers his friendship and invites her to call him Tony. ### [Encounter at White's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xiii-encounter-at-white-s) At White's; observes Lord Barham's manner and suggests he proposed himself for club membership. ### [XVI: Unaccountable Behaviour of Sir Anthony Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xvi-unaccountable-behaviour-of-sir-anthony-fanshawe) Learns of Rensley's challenge to Merriot, writes a sealed letter, then deliberately provokes and fights Rensley, wounding him. ### [Sad Falling Out of Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xvii-sad-falling-out-of-friends) Fought and wounded Rensley in a duel at Galliano's rooms, forcing Rensley to break his engagement with Merriot. ### [The Large Gentleman Is Awake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xviii-the-large-gentleman-is-awake) Hosts Prudence alone, admits he has known her masquerade, and proposes marriage. ### [Meeting in Arlington Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xix-meeting-in-arlington-street) Proposes to Prudence, reveals his intentions to Robin and Lord Barham, and agrees to wait but insists on watching over Prudence. ### [Ingenuity of My Lord Barham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xx-ingenuity-of-my-lord-barham) Meets Prudence at White's club; adopts a possessive attitude toward her despite promising friendship. ### [Proceedings of Mr. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxi-proceedings-of-mr-markham) Flirts with Prudence at the ball; discusses Robin's courtship of Letty and Lord Barham's character. ### [The Fight by Moonlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxiii-the-fight-by-moonlight) The masked stranger (Black Domino) who duels and kills Markham, rescues Letty, and retrieves the incriminating letter. ### [Mystery of the Masked Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxv-mystery-of-the-masked-man) Visits the Merriots after hearing the news; deduces their role in the night's events; confronts Prudence about being excluded and demands a promise to include him in future schemes. ### [Arrest of Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxvi-arrest-of-mr-merriot) Visits Prudence at Richmond before departing for Hampshire. He tries to persuade her to come with him but she refuses, and he agrees to go for a week. ### [XXVII: Violence on the King's High Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxvii-violence-on-the-king-s-high-road) Intercepts John, takes charge of the rescue, and leads the ambush on the coach, freeing Prudence and escaping with her. ### [The Ride Through the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxix-the-ride-through-the-night) Leads the night ride, reassures Prudence of his love, cares for the horses and watches over her as she sleeps. ### [XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxxi-the-honourable-robin-tremaine) Revealed to have rescued Prudence from the law and to have ambitions to marry her. ### [Journey's End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxxii-journey-s-end) Greets Robin at Dartrey; confirms his affection for Prudence and his acceptance into the family. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/sir_anthony_fanshawe - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters