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*ALVANLY, Lord (1789 1849) |
THE NONESUCH |
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William Arden, the Second Baron Alvanley, was known for being a friend of Beau Brummell. He was also a sportsman and a dandy.It is mentioned in passing that Lord Alvanly paid seven hundred guineas for a horse.
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*Capulet, Miss |
THE NONESUCH |
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A passing reference is made to the title characters from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, here described as Mr. Montegue and Miss Capulet.
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*Cinderella |
THE NONESUCH |
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Mentioned in passing; a famous fairy-tale heroine.
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*JACKSON, John (1769 1845) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Jackson’s Boxing Saloon is mentioned in passing as a place frequented by sporting gentlemen. |
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*SIDDONS, Mrs. (Sarah) (née Kemble) (1755 1831) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Mentioned in passing; Mr. Calver compares Miss Weild’s behavior to that of Mrs. Siddons. |
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*SPENCER, Lady, 1st Countess (Margaret Georgiana) (1737 1814) (née Poyntz) |
THE NONESUCH |
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A philanthropist, renowned in and around Althorp (the country seat of the Earls Spencer) for her diligent work in improving the lot of the people, including helping to set up schools. It is mentioned in passing that Lady Spencer, who had died a couple of years before, was interested in educating the poor. |
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?*ARKENDALE |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Lord Lindeth and Sir Waldo Hawkridge stayed with the Arkendales on their way to Yorkshire. Arkendale is described as one of the highest sticklers in the country.
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?*AVEBURY |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that the Aveburys are giving a Dress Party in London.
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?*ELSTEAD |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Elstead is a crony of Mountsorrel’s.
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?*MOUNTSORREL, Lord |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Bernard Trent is a crony of Mountsorrel’s. Mountsorrel and his cronies are described as a rowdy set who ape the Corinthians.
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?*STONE |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Stone is a crony of Mountsorrel’s.
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?*WATCHETT |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Watchett is a crony of Mountsorrel’s.
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ADSTOCK
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The Nonesuch
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A resident of Oversett. It is mentioned in passing that Adstock gave Courtney Underhill a trimming for hunting the squirrel on the Harrogate road.
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ASH, Gregory
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The Nonesuch
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a.k.a. Greg
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Father: Sir William Ash Mother: Lady Ash
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A young gentleman, resident of Oversett. It is mentioned in passing that Ash knows all the Melton men, and praised Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s skill with horses.
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ASH, Lady
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The Nonesuch
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Spouse: Sir William Ash Son: Gregory Ash
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A resident of Oversett; the Ashes host a party at which Miss Trent rebuffs Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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ASH, Sir William
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The Nonesuch
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Spouse: Lady Ash Son: Gregory Ash
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A resident of Oversett; the Ashes host a party at which Miss Trent rebuffs Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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BADGER
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THE NONESUCH
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It is mentioned in passing that the Badgers are members of a set of people Mrs. Underhill considers unfit company for Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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BADGWORTH
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THE NONESUCH
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It is mentioned in passing that Mr. Badgworth has a bay horse for sale.
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BALDOCK
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THE NONESUCH
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A sporting gentleman who narrowly avoids running over Miss Chartley with his curricle when she rescues an urchin from beneath its wheels.
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BANNINGHAM
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THE NONESUCH
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Spouse: Mrs. Banningham Son: Jack Banningham Son: Edward Banningham Daughter: Miss Banningham
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A resident of Oversett, owner of Brent Lodge.
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BANNINGHAM, Edward
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THE NONESUCH
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a.k.a. Ned
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Brother: Jack Banningham Sister: Miss Banningham (Sophia)
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A young gentleman, resident of Oversett.
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BANNINGHAM, Jack
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THE NONESUCH
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Brother: Edward Banningham Sister: Miss Banningham (Sophia)
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A young gentleman, resident of Oversett.
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BANNINGHAM, Miss (Sophia)
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THE NONESUCH
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a.k.a. Sophy
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Brother: Edward Banningham Brother: Jack Banningham |
A young lady, resident of Oversett.
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BANNINGHAM, Mrs.
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THE NONESUCH
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Spouse: Banningham Son: Edward Banningham Son: Jack Banningham Daughter: Miss Banningham (Sophia)
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A resident of Oversett, Mrs. Banningham is a rival hostess to Mrs. Underhill. She threw a Cotillion Ball that did not achieve success. Mrs. Banningham and Mrs. Mickleby are friends.
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Beautiful Miss Weild, The
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THE NONESUCH
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See: WEILD, Miss
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Beauty, The
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THE NONESUCH
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See: WEILD, Miss
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Bella
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THE NONESUCH
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See: BURFORD, Miss
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Bertram, Harry
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THE NONESUCH
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A misnomer for Henry Bertrand, a character in Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott.
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A passing reference is made to two characters, Harry Bertram and Glossin, from a novel Miss Trent is reading aloud to the Underhills.
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BLYTH
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THE NONESUCH
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Mr. Laurence Calver’s valet. (Note: Heyer also called Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s groom Blyth.) Mr. Calver mentions that Wedmore took Blyth off to unpack Mr. Calver’s bags.
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BLYTH
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THE NONESUCH
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Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s groom. (Note: Heyer also called Mr. Laurence Calver’s valet Blyth.) When Sir Waldo encounters Mr. Underhill’s overturned carriage, he instructs Blyth to help get the horses under control.
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BURFORD, Henry
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THE NONESUCH
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Spouse: Mrs. Henry Burford Son: Jack Burford Son: William Burford Daughter: Miss Burford Brother: James Burford Nephew: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Weild Cousin: Miss Underhill
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Mr. Henry Burford, one of Miss Weild’s guardians, took her away from Staples upon the death of her father. Upon Mr. Weild’s death he succeeded to a half-guardianship of Miss Weild, and promptly removed her from Mrs. Underhill’s care and brought her to live with his family in London. This move was motivated by a hope that she might some day marry one of his three sons. It is mentioned in passing that he has two daughters.
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BURFORD, Jack
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THE NONESUCH
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Father: Henry Burford Mother: Mrs. Henry Burford Brother: William Burford Sister: Miss Burford Uncle: James Burford Aunt: Mrs. Underhill Cousin: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Weild Cousin: Miss Underhill
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It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Burford opposed the marriage of either of her sons to Miss Weild.
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BURFORD, James
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THE NONESUCH
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Brother: Henry Burford Nephew: Jack Burford Nephew: William Burford Niece: Miss Burford Cousin: Miss Weild Cousin: Miss Underhill
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It is mentioned in passing that Sir James, a bachelor, is one of Miss Weild’s guardians, but paid little attention to her.
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BURFORD, Miss
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THE NONESUCH
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Familial Nickname: Bella
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Father: Henry Burford Mother: Mrs. Henry Burford Brother: Jack Burford Brother: William Burford Uncle: James Burford Aunt: Mrs. Underhill Cousin: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Theophania Weild Cousin: Miss Charlotte Underhill
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It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Burford has a daughter of her own to bring out.
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BURFORD, Mrs. Henry
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THE NONESUCH
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Spouse: Henry Burford Son: Jack Burford Son: William Burford Daughter: Miss Burford Brother: James Burford Nephew: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Weild Cousin: Miss Underhill
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Mrs. Burford, shortly after receiving Miss Weild in her home, determined that she was spoiled and sent her to Miss Climping’s seminary in Bath. She later requested her husband to send their niece back to Yorkshire.
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BURFORD, William
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THE NONESUCH
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Father: Henry Burford Mother: Mrs. Henry Burford Brother: Jack Burford Sister: Miss Burford Uncle: James Burford Aunt: Mrs. Underhill Cousin: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Weild Cousin: Miss Underhill
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It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Burford opposed the marriage of either of her sons to Miss Weild.
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BUTTERLAW, Wilfred
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THE NONESUCH
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A young gentleman, resident of Oversett. A pimply, youthful admirer of Miss Weild. It is mentioned in passing that the Butterlaws are members of a set of people Mrs. Underhill considers unfit company for Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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CALVER, Laurence
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THE NONESUCH
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Familial Nickname: Laurie
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Cousin: George Wingham Cousin: Sir Waldo Hawkridge Cousin: Lord Lindeth
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Mr. Calver is a few years younger than Sir Waldo, and wishes he cut as impressive a figure. He is a dandy rather than a sportsman, and is unfortunately rather spoiled and petulant. He has been accustomed to hang upon Sir Waldo’s sleeve.
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CALVER, the late Joseph
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THE NONESUCH
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Familial Nickname: Cousin Joseph
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A hermit and miser who left his fortune, including Broom Hall, to Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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CHARTLEY, Miss (Patience) |
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Father: The Reverend John Chartley Mother: Mrs. John Chartley Brother: Richard Chartley Sister: Miss Jane Chartley
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A young lady, resident of Oversett. Miss Chartley is quiet, modest, kind, and very well-bred. Until Miss Weild’s return to the neighbourhood, Miss Chartley was generally considered the prettiest girl in Oversett. She is described at one point as having soft brown hair, at another as angelically fair. |
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CHARTLEY, Miss Jane
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THE NONESUCH |
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Father: The Reverend John Chartley Mother: Mrs. John Chartley Brother: Richard Chartley Sister: Miss Chartley |
A young lady, resident of Oversett, a contemporary of Miss Underhill. She plays waltzes on the piano. |
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CHARTLEY, Mrs. John (née: Yately) |
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Spouse: The Reverend John Chartley Son: Richard Chartley Daughter: Miss Chartley Daughter: Miss Jane Chartley Cousin: Lady Stone |
Mrs. Chartley, the Rector’s wife, is very strict. |
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CHARTLEY, Richard |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Dick |
Father: The Reverend John Chartley Mother: Mrs. John Chartley Sister: Miss Chartley Sister: Miss Jane Chartley
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A young gentleman, resident of Oversett. |
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CHARTLEY, The Reverend John |
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Spouse: Mrs. John Chartley (née: Yately) Son: Richard Chartley Daughter: Miss Chartley Daughter: Miss Jane Chartley |
Rector of Oversett parish. |
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CLIMPING, Miss |
THE NONESUCH |
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Proprietress of a seminary for young ladies in Bath, once attended by Miss Weild, where Miss Trent was employed as a junior teacher.
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COLEBATCH, Humphrey |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: Sir Ralph Colebatch Mother: Lady Colebatch Sister: Miss Colebatch |
A resident of Oversett, red-haired, tongue-tied and rather bookish, perhaps the only young man in the neighbourhood who is not impressed by the Nonesuch’s sportsmanship.
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COLEBATCH, Lady |
THE NONESUCH |
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Spouse: Sir Ralph Colebatch Son: Humphrey Colebatch Daughter: Miss Colebatch |
A resident of Oversett. She is described as indolent and good-natured. |
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COLEBATCH, Miss (Elizabeth) |
THE NONESUCH |
a.k.a. Lizzie |
Father: Sir Ralph Colebatch Mother: Lady Colebatch Brother: Humphrey Colebatch |
A young lady, resident of Oversett. Miss Colebatch is red-headed, and very fond of Miss Weild. She tries hard to please her difficult friend, going to the length of joining an excursion on a hot day despite her own susceptibility to heat. It is mentioned in passing that she has two younger sisters. |
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COLEBATCH, Sir Ralph |
THE NONESUCH |
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Spouse: Lady Colebatch Son: Humphrey Colebatch Daughter: Miss Colebatch |
A resident of Oversett. |
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Cousin George |
THE NONESUCH |
See: GEORGE |
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Cousin Joseph |
THE NONESUCH |
See: CALVER, the Late Joseph |
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Cousin Matty |
THE NONESUCH |
See: Matty |
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Dick |
THE NONESUCH |
See: CHARTLEY, Richard |
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DISHFORTH |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Miss Charlotte Underhill refused to go to Mr. Dishforth when she had the toothache.
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DOCKLOW, Miss (Maria) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Miss Weild’s abigail.
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GARROWBY, Mostyn |
THE NONESUCH |
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Miss Weild refers in passing to Mostyn Garrowby as her first beau. He is later described as a roly-poly youth without a feather to fly with.
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GEORGE |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Cousin George |
Spouse: Matty Cousin: Mrs. Underhill |
A cousin of Mrs. Underhill who lives in Bridlington. |
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GLOSSIN |
THE NONESUCH |
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A character in Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott.A passing reference is made to two characters, Harry Bertram and Glossin, from a novel Miss Trent is reading aloud to the Underhills.
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Greg |
THE NONESUCH |
See: ASH, Gregory |
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HAWKRIDGE, Sir Waldo |
THE NONESUCH |
a.k.a. The Nonesuch |
Father: the late Sir Thurstan Hawkridge Cousin: George Wingham Cousin: Laurence Calver Cousin: Lord Lindeth |
A sporting-gentleman and leader of fashion, he is also a philanthropist, as were his father and grandfather, and is interested in supporting orphanages. The fact that he is already extremely wealthy makes Sir Waldo’s relatives indignant when he inherits Broom Hall, in Oversett, from Cousin Joseph Calver. He travels there to inspect his new property. |
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HAWKRIDGE, the late Sir Thurstan |
THE NONESUCH |
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Son: Sir Waldo Hawkridge |
It is mentioned in passing that Sir Thurstan was known as a philanthropist. |
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HONEYWICK, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Honeywick, the housekeeper at the rectory, is a close friend of Mrs. Wedmore.
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HUCKING |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that the late Joseph Calver had once employed Mr. Hucking as a bailiff.
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JAMES |
THE NONESUCH |
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A servant, possibly employed at the Rectory. The Rector informs Charlotte he was told by our good James that Miss Charlotte had driven in. (Another possibility is that this is the same James listed in the next entry.)
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JAMES |
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A servant, probably a groom, in Mrs. Underhill’s employ. Miss Trent jokes to Tiffany that he never says anything but Yes, Miss and No, Miss.
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JOHN |
THE NONESUCH |
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An elderly waiter at the King’s Head in Leeds. Miss Trent greets him when she goes there to meet Miss Weild.
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JOHN-COACHMAN |
THE NONESUCH |
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Mrs. Underhill’s coachman. It is mentioned in passing that John-Coachman would refuse to drive Miss Weild home from Leeds without her companions.
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KEARNEY, Desmond |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Desmond Kearney is interested in forming a partnership with Laurence Calver to sell horses.
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Kit |
THE NONESUCH |
See: TRENT, Christopher |
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Laurie |
THE NONESUCH |
See: CALVER, Laurence |
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LINDETH, Lady (Sophia) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Son: Lord Lindeth Nephew: George Wingham Nephew: Sir Waldo Hawkridge Nephew: Laurence Calver |
Lady Lindeth is desirous of making her son, Lord Lindeth (her only child), fashionable, and of seeing him contract a brilliant marriage. She hoped he would inherit Joseph Calver’s estate. |
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LINDETH, Lord (Julian) |
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Mother: Lady Lindeth Cousin: George Wingham Cousin: Sir Waldo Hawkridge Cousin: Laurence Calver |
Lord Lindeth is uninterested in being fashionable. He is very fond of his cousin, Sir Waldo Hawkridge, and has taken him as a role-model. |
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Lizzie |
THE NONESUCH |
See: COLEBATCH, Miss |
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MATLOCK |
THE NONESUCH |
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Mrs. Underhill’s dresser.
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MATTHEW |
THE NONESUCH |
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A pensioner of Mrs. Underhill.
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MATTY
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THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Cousin Matty |
Spouse: George Cousin: Mrs. Underhill |
A cousin of Mrs. Underhill who lives in Bridlington.
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MICKLEBY, Arthur |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: Edward Mickleby Mother: Mrs. Mickleby Sister: Miss Mary Mickleby Sister: Miss Caroline Mickleby Sister: Miss Jane Mickleby |
A young gentleman, resident of Oversett. |
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MICKLEBY, Edward |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Ned a.k.a. The Squire |
Spouse: Mrs. Mickleby Son: Arthur Mickleby Daughter: Miss Mary Mickleby Daughter: Miss Caroline Mickleby Daughter: Miss Jane Mickleby |
The Squire of Oversett |
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MICKLEBY, Miss Caroline |
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Father: Edward Mickleby Mother: Mrs. Mickleby Brother: Arthur Mickleby Sister: Miss Mary Mickleby Sister: Miss Jane Mickleby |
A young lady, resident of Oversett. |
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MICKLEBY, Miss Jane |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: Edward Mickleby Mother: Mrs. Mickleby Brother: Arthur Mickleby Sister: Miss Mary Mickleby Sister: Miss Caroline Mickleby |
A young lady, resident of Oversett. |
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MICKLEBY, Miss Mary |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: Edward Mickleby Mother: Mrs. Mickleby Brother: Arthur Mickleby Sister: Miss Caroline Mickleby Sister: Miss Jane Mickleby |
A young lady, resident of Oversett. |
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MICKLEBY, Mrs. Edward |
THE NONESUCH |
a.k.a. The Squire’s lady |
Spouse: Edward Mickleby Son: Arthur Mickleby Daughter: Miss Mary Mickleby Daughter: Miss Caroline Mickleby Daughter: Miss Jane Mickleby |
A resident of Oversett. Being the Squire’s Lady, she tends to condescend at times to her neighbours. Mrs. Banningham and Mrs. Mickleby are friends. |
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MONTEGUE |
THE NONESUCH |
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A passing reference is made to the title characters from Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET, here described as Mr. Montegue and Miss Capulet.
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Muffin |
THE NONESUCH |
See: WEILD, Jane |
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MUNSLOW |
THE NONESUCH |
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Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s valet.
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Ned |
THE NONESUCH |
See: BANNINGHAM, Edward |
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Ned |
THE NONESUCH |
See: MICKLEBY, Edward |
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NETLEY |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Netley has brought a package to Staples from the lodge.
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Nonesuch, The |
THE NONESUCH |
See: HAWKRIDGE, Sir Waldo |
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NURSE |
THE NONESUCH |
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Miss Underhill’s nursemaid, an employee of Mrs. Underhill. Nurse cares for Miss Underhill when she has the toothache.
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OSTLER, Tom |
THE NONESUCH |
See: Tom |
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ROWSLEY, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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The proprietress of the Bird in Hand, an inn to which Miss Colebatch is taken to recover from the effects of the heat on the expedition to Knaresborough.
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SHILBOTTLE |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Mr. Shilbottle has a manufactory in Leeds, and that the Shilbottles are members of a set of people Mrs. Underhill considers unfit company for Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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SKEEBY |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Skeeby sold a horse to Courtenay Underhill.
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SMEETH |
THE NONESUCH |
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Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s lawyer.
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Sophy |
THE NONESUCH |
See: BANNINGHAM, Miss (Sophia) |
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SQUIRE, the |
THE NONESUCH |
See: MICKLEBY, Edward |
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SQUIRE’S LADY, the |
THE NONESUCH |
See: MICKLEBY, Mrs. Edward |
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STONELady (Maria) (née: Maria Yately) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Cousin: Mrs. John Chartley |
It is mentioned in passing that Maria Yately (Lady Stone) is a friend of Lady Lindeth and a first cousin of Mrs. Chartley. |
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SYSTON, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Syston is a dear friend of Mrs. Banningham. Tiffany later mentions a planned party to be hosted by the Systons.
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TAWTON, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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An indigent widow employed by Mrs. Underhill to make curtains.
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Tiffany |
THE NONESUCH |
See: WIELD, Miss |
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TOM |
THE NONESUCH |
a.k.a. Tom Ostler |
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It is mentioned in passing that Tom, the Ostler at the Crown in Oversett, is the first to witness Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s arrival in town. Though he is called Tom Ostler, this is most likely a nickname rather than a proper name.
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TOTTON |
THE NONESUCH |
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Butler to Mrs. Underhill.
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TRENT, Bernard |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Mother: Lady Trent Cousin: Harry Trent Cousin: The Reverend William Trent Cousin: Christopher Trent Cousin: Miss Trent Cousin: Miss Sally Trent Aunt: Mrs. Trent
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A young gentleman addicted to sport and gambling, whose ruinous spending discomfited his family. |
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TRENT, Christopher |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Kit |
Father: the late Mr. Trent Mother: Mrs. Trent Brother: The Reverend William Trent Brother: Harry Trent Sister: Miss Trent Sister: Miss Sally Trent Uncle: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Aunt: Lady Trent Cousin: Bernard Trent |
It is mentioned in passing that General Sir Mordaunt Trent has undertaken the expense of Christopher’s education at Harrow. |
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TRENT, General Sir Mordaunt |
THE NONESUCH
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Son: Bernard Trent Nephew: The Reverend William Trent Nephew: Harry Trent Nephew: Christopher Trent Niece: Miss Trent Niece: Miss Sally Trent
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It is mentioned in passing that General Sir Mordaunt Trent is a member of Sir Waldo Hawkridge’s club. He has three daughters in addition to his sons. |
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TRENT, Harry |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: the late Mr. Trent Mother: Mrs. Trent Brother: The Reverend William Trent Brother: Christopher Trent Sister: Miss Trent Sister: Miss Sally Trent Uncle: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Aunt: Lady Trent Cousin: Bernard Trent |
Miss Trent mentions in passing that her brother Harry is a soldier. |
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TRENT, Lady |
THE NONESUCH |
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Son: Bernard Trent Nephew: The Reverend William Trent Nephew: Harry Trent Nephew: Christopher Trent Niece: Miss Trent Niece: Miss Sally Trent |
It is mentioned in passing that Lady Trent brought Miss Trent out in London and had hopes of achieving a marriage for her. She has three daughters in addition to her sons. |
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TRENT, Miss (Ancilla) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: the late Mr. Trent Mother: Mrs. Trent Brother: The Reverend William Trent Brother: Harry Trent Brother: Christopher Trent Sisters: Miss Sally Trent Uncle: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Aunt: Lady Trent Cousin: Bernard Trent |
Governess-companion in Mrs. Underhill’s household, Miss Trent is the only person capable in any way of controlling Miss Wield’s actions. She is gently bred and has deliberately stepped out of her rightful social position to become a governess, in order to spare her family the burden of her keeping. She is very conscientious, though she finds herself resorting to less than desirable stratagems in order to influence Miss Wield. Miss Trent is twenty-six, has clear grey eyes and impeccable manners, and considers herself on the shelf by her own choice, as she did not care to marry either of the two gentlemen who were so obliging as to offer for her in her sole London season. She does not wish to marry where she does not love, and not having found love so far, assumes she never will.
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TRENT, Miss Sally |
THE NONESUCH
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Father: the late Mr. Trent Mother: Mrs. Trent Brother: The Reverend William Trent Brother: Harry Trent Brother: Christopher Trent Sister: Miss Trent Uncle: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Aunt: Lady Trent Cousin: Bernard Trent |
It is mentioned in passing that Miss Sally Trent lives with her brother William and his family. |
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TRENT, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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Spouse: the late Mr. Trent Son: The Reverend William Trent Son: Harry Trent Son: Christopher Trent Daughter: Miss Trent Daughter: Miss Sally Trent Nephew: Bernard Trent |
It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Trent lives with Will Trent and his family. |
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TRENT, Mrs. William (Mary) |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that Will Trent married the daughter of an old friend of his father.
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TRENT, the late |
THE NONESUCH |
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Spouse: Mrs. Trent Son: The Reverend William Trent Son: Harry Trent Son: Christopher Trent Daughter: Miss Trent Daughter: Miss Sally Trent Nephew: Bernard Trent |
Miss Trent mentions in passing that her father was a soldier and was killed at Ciudad Rodrigo. |
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TRENT, The Reverend William |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Will |
Spouse: Mrs. William Trent (Mary) Father: the late Mr. Trent Mother: Mrs. Trent Brother: Harry Trent Brother: Christopher Trent Sister: Miss Trent Sister: Miss Sally Trent Uncle: General Sir Mordaunt Trent Aunt: Lady Trent Cousin: Bernard Trent
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It is mentioned in passing that Will Trent is the incumbent of a parish in Derbyshire, and the father of a young family. |
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TUMBY |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that the Tumbys are members of a set of people Mrs. Underhill considers unfit company for Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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UNDERHILL, Courtenay |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: the late Mr. Underhill Mother: Mrs. Underhill Sister: Miss Underhill Cousin: Miss Wield Cousin: Miss Burford Cousin: Jack Burford Cousin: William Burford |
Courenay Underhill is one of the few young gentlemen in Oversett who are unimpressed with the beautiful Miss Wield. This is probably due to the fact that she lives with his family, so he gets a heavy dose of her bad behavior. He is nineteen, and greatly in awe of the Nonesuch. |
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UNDERHILL, Miss (Charlotte) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Father: the late Mr. Underhill Mother: Mrs. Underhill Brother: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Jack Burford Cousin: William Burford Cousin: Miss Wield Cousin: Miss Burford |
Miss Underhill, aged fifteen, looks up worshipfully to Miss Trent. She is one of the few people in Oversett who are not bewitched by her beautiful cousin, Miss Wield. Miss Underhill has strong opinions, and is not yet confident or experienced enough to avoid the occasional faux pas. |
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UNDERHILL, Mrs. (née: Wield) |
THE NONESUCH |
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Brother: Wield, the late Son: Courtenay Underhill Daughter: Miss Underhill Nephew: Jack Burford Nephew: William Burford Niece: Miss Wield Niece: Miss Burford |
Owner of Staples, the most considerable house in the neighbourhood of Oversett, she is an affluent widow in whose care Mr. Wield placed his daughter upon the death of her mother. Mrs. Underhill’s lack of ability to discipline Miss Wield in her early years contributed to that young lady’s spoiled character. |
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UNDERHILL, the late |
THE NONESUCH |
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Son: Courtenay Underhill Daughter: Miss Underhill Niece: Miss Wield |
It is mentioned in passing that Mr. Underhill had retired from trade and bought Staples when his wife offered to take in Miss Wield after her mother’s death. He died when Miss Wield was fourteen, leaving her to the joint guardianship of her two maternal uncles.
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WALMER, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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A dressmaker in Leeds. Miss Wield mentions in passing that she shan’t be with Mrs. Walmer above half-an-hour.
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WEDMORE |
THE NONESUCH |
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Butler at Broom Hall. The Wedmores served the late Joseph Calver faithfully for many years, and were poorly rewarded. The news that Sir Waldo is coming to Broom Hall throws them into a quake, for fear they will not be able to meet his expectations.
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WEDMORE, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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Housekeeper at Broom Hall. It is mentioned in passing that she told Mrs. Underhill’s dresser Mr. Calver had left her and her husband only twenty pounds and his gold watch.
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WHITE STAR |
THE NONESUCH |
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Miss Colebatch’s horse.
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WIBSEY, Dr. |
THE NONESUCH |
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A resident of Oversett. It is mentioned in passing that Dr. Wibsey is attending Mrs. Chartleigh.
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WIELD, Jane |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Muffin |
Brother: the late Mr. Wield Sister: Mrs. Underhill |
Mrs. Underhill mentions to her son that his grandfather used to call his Aunt Jane Muffin. |
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WIELD, Miss (Theophania) |
THE NONESUCH |
Familial Nickname: Tiffany |
Father: the late Mr. Wield Mother: the late Mrs. Wield Uncle: Sir James Burford Uncle: Henry Burford Uncle: the late Mr. Underhill Aunt: Mrs. Underhill Aunt: Mrs. Henry Burford Cousin: Jack Burford Cousin: William Burford Cousin: Courtenay Underhill Cousin: Miss Burford Cousin: Miss Underhill |
A dazzlingly beautiful and hopelessly spoiled young heiress. Miss Wield is in the care of her aunt, Mrs. Underhill. Aged seventeen, Miss Wield has dark hair and blue eyes, a beautiful complexion and perfect profile, and no manners. Her governess/companion, Miss Trent, is the only person who can in any way control her behavior. Miss Wield is accustomed to be worshiped by the men around her. She is determined to marry a peer. When the Nonesuch comes to Oversett, she sets out to conquer his heart, and also the heart of his young friend, Lord Lindeth. |
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WIELD, the late |
THE NONESUCH |
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Spouse: the late Mrs. Wield (née: Burford) Sister: Mrs. Underhill Daughter: Miss Wield |
It is mentioned in passing that the late Mr. Wield had been a wool merchant. He left his fortune to his only child, Miss Wield. |
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WIELD, the late Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
(née: Burford) |
Spouse: the late Mr. Wield Brother: Sir James Burford Brother: Henry Burford Daughter: Miss Theophania Wield |
It is mentioned in passing that the late Mrs. Wield was shy and sickly, and had died during Tiffany’s infancy. |
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Will |
THE NONESUCH |
See: TRENT, The Reverend William |
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WINGHAM, George |
THE NONESUCH |
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Cousin: Sir Waldo Hawkridge Cousin: Laurence Calver Cousin: Lord Lindeth Aunt: Lady Lindeth |
A conservative gentleman with a young family, Mr. Wingham was disappointed at not inheriting Cousin Joseph Calver’s estate.
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WINKLEIGH, Mrs. |
THE NONESUCH |
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A resident of Oversett. It is mentioned in passing that Mrs. Winkleigh is a friend of Mrs. Syston.
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WRANGLE |
THE NONESUCH |
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It is mentioned in passing that the Wrangles are members of a set of people Mrs. Underhill considers unfit company for Sir Waldo Hawkridge.
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YATELY, Maria |
THE NONESUCH |
See: STONE, Lady (Maria) |
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