# Eugenio — The Wings of the Dove character guide

> Eugenio in The Wings of the Dove by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the great Eugenio, The great Eugenio

**First appearance:** 0021-vi

## Who they are

Milly's Italian courier and servant in Venice.

## In the story

### [Book VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/book-vii)

Eugenio, the great Italian servant, manages Milly's household in Venice with impeccable service and subtle influence.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/iii)

The great Eugenio has arranged Milly's Venetian stay, understood her needs, and is trusted by her as a paternal figure.

### [Book VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/book-viii)

Eugenio, Milly's Venetian servant, is mentioned as part of her household, managing the social arrangements and adding to the atmosphere of Milly's controlled environment.

### [Book IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/book-ix)

Eugenio, the great Eugenio, serves as Milly's majordomo in Venice, managing her household with grand efficiency and subtle influence.

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

Eugenio acts as a gatekeeper, denying Densher access to the palace and embodying a low but accurate vision of appearances.

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

Appears at the station guarding the train compartment; his inscrutable expression mirrors Sir Luke's composure.

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