# Mrs. Nugent — The Necromancers character guide

> Mrs. Nugent in The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Nugent

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

A practical, unsuperstitious housekeeper whose matter-of-fact errand in a dead girl's room becomes the novel's first brush with nameless terror.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iv)

Her terror in Amy's room is mentioned, highlighting the supernatural elements.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/viii)

Confides in Maggie her fears about Laurie's fixation on Amy and the eerie events in Amy's room.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/xiii)

Experiences terror in Amy's room, indicating a supernatural presence.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/xiv)

Her grief and terror over Amy's death contribute to the supernatural atmosphere.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/xv)

Experiences terror in Amy's room, contributing to the supernatural atmosphere.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Experiences a sudden, unexplained terror in Amy's room, despite her practical nature.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ii)

Experiences terror in Amy's room, refuses to enter again, and is gradually reassured by her husband.

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