# Widow Jenkins — When the World Shook character guide

> Widow Jenkins in When the World Shook by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i-arbuthnot-describes-himself

## Who they are

A widow mentioned in Arbuthnot's parish.

## In the story

### [III: Natalie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_the_world_shook_se/chapters/iii-natalie)

Mentioned as a potential source of jealousy for Mrs. Bastin, though not directly appearing.

### [IV: Death and Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/when_the_world_shook_se/chapters/iv-death-and-departure)

Mentioned as a patient for varicose vein surgery by both Bastin and Bickley.

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