Emma Vickery

Emma Vickery

Portrayed by Kate Beckinsale
Full Name	Emma Charlotte Vickery
Associated Noble House(s)	Viscountcy of Saltash
Date of Birth	12th May, 1790
Father	James Vickery
Father's Rank	Viscount Saltash
Mother	Charlotte Vickery
Mother's Rank	Viscountess Saltash
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Year of Debut	1807
Dowry	£25,000

Emma Vickery is the youngest child, and only daughter, of James Vickery, the third Viscount Saltash and his wife Charlotte. She is closest to her brother John, who is away in Spain serving with the 60th Rifles, and writes to him frequently. She is played by Sharpie.

Family

Father: James Vickery, third Viscount Saltash

Mother: Charlotte Vickery (nee von Alfeld), Viscountess Saltash

Brothers: Robert (b. 1782), John (b. 1785)

Sister Laura, (b 1787, d 1788), Georgiana (b 1793, d 1795)

Childhood

Emma was born at Fallbrooke House, the family seat near Andover, Hampshire, in May 1790. Her childhood was a happy one; she was close to both her brothers but especially to John, the closest to her in age. Things changed in 1802, when Emma was twelve: their uncle bought John his Colours and he joined the Army as an Ensign in the 45th Regiment of Foot. With the loss of her brother to the Army, and her growing maturity, it was time for Emma to settle down and begin the business of acquiring enough accomplishments and polish that she could enter Society without drawing down the disapproval of the Ton.

Schooldays (1802 - 1807)

Emma's schooling was conducted at a ladies' seminary in Bath, where she became friends with Sybilla Grenfell, becoming quite close to the younger girl despite their difference in ages. During her time at school, she developed an enjoyment of playing the piano, as well as a modest artistic skill, both of which she continues to develop as best she can. She also learned to dance, an activity she takes pleasure in when she has the opportunity of doing so.

Society Life

Emma debuted in 1807, at the age of seventeen, and was presented at Court. The family spent the Season of 1808 in London, but went to Bath the following year. It was during this season that she became engaged to Viscount Ravenshaw, the elder son of the Earl of Amersham, which was acknowledged to be a good match. Unfortunately, Lord Ravenshaw was thrown from his horse and killed a month before the wedding was due to take place. Emma went into mourning, as appropriate for a bereaved fiancée, and spent the Season of 1810 in the country.

She has recently come back into Society, travelling to Town with her parents and eldest brother. She will celebrate her twenty-first birthday this Season, and has hopes of finding a suitable husband before the end of the season.

Friends, Enemies and Other Acquaintances

Friends

Sybilla Grenfell

Acquaintances

Charlotte Tolson

Marcus Fairmont, Lord Foxford

Lady Rosalind Fairmont

Miss Eleanor Clare

Miss Elise Hampton

Lord Gabriel Pritchard

Lord Parry

Lady Kirkfries

Relevant threads

Friday 3rd May

To Pick Up a Pencil is Not Hard; at Lord Avening's exhibition with Marcus and Rosalind Fairmont

Sunday 5th May

One Fine Sunday Morning in May; Talking with Elise Hampton and Lord Gabriel Pritchard after church

Monday 6th May

Riding in Rotten Row; Meeting with Lord Parry and Lady Kirkfries in Hyde Park

Hyde Park Horseplay; Conversation with Sybilla Grenfell in Hyde Park

Monday Morning You Sure Look Fine; Visiting the Cranes

To Call Upon a Friend Calling on the Grenfells