Charlie Devenish
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| Portrayed by J. J. Feild | |
| Full Name | Charles Archibald Devenish |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | No connections |
| Date of Birth | 2cd February 1789 |
| Father | Sir John Devenish (deceased) |
| Father's Rank | Baronet |
| Mother | Fanny Devenish |
| Mother's Rank | Gentry |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| School | Eton |
| University | Oxford (The Queen's College) |
| Profession | {{{prof}}} |
Charlie Devenish is the younger son of Sir John and Lady Devenish and younger brother of Will, the current baronet. Charlie is twenty-two years old and aims to take orders next spring. He has an eternally optimistic character, is well-disposed towards everyone and has an unfortunate taste in blonde women who are out of his league.
Charlie is played by Rose.
Family
Sir John Devenish (deceased) - father
Lady Devenish - mother
Sir William Devenish - brother
Background
Charlie was brought up always knowing he was the younger son, and shirking responsibility. He was spared from being involved in the financial problems of his family and had a happy childhood. Applebrook is near to Rotherham and he and Will grew up with the Fitzgerald children, close as siblings. As time passed, Will and Lady Olivia Fitzgerald grew closer and it is possible that they might marry in the future. Charlie has never had any romantic interest in either of the girls: he is too much in awe of Viola, and treats Olivia as a little sister.
At Eton, Charlie was always a keen and well-behaved pupil, but he did not excel at any academic discipline nor did he have a very long attention span. He made friends easily however and enjoyed some success in sports. His best friend was always Tristan Edgeworth.
After Sir John's death, it seemed like there would not be enough money to see Charlie through university, but he was supported by Lord Rotherham and studied Theology at Oxford. He graduated the previous year and hopes to take orders the following spring. The Earl has sent him to London to give him some worldly experience. That his daughter Lady Viola is there to keep an eye on him is a happy coincidence. Of course, Charlie sees it more as having been sent to keep an eye on Viola himself.
Relationships
Friends
Lady Viola Fitzgerald: Charlie sees Viola as a rather scary older sister. He is used to being dominated by her and takes it with a pinch of salt. They're good friends really.
Lady Olivia Fitzgerald: Closer in age and temperament than Viola, Charlie and Olivia get on very well indeed, know each other very well and are as close as siblings.
Robert Fitzgerald: Despite being a lot younger than Robbie, Charlie was always part of these childhood games and the two get along well.
Lord Latimer: Charlie's best friend from school, and still a close friend.
Lady Cassandra Edgeworth: Another good childhood friend. They get on particularly well when also with Olivia.
Annabelle Beacham: One of Charlie's new favourite people in London. They seem to share an optimistic outlook on the world. Charlie believes she is in love with him.
Susannah Hutchinson: Another dance partner Charlie liked.
Charlotte Tolson: Has the most amazing tales about India! He also likes her.
Benedict DeLancey: Agreeable gentleman he's met several times round London.
Blake Pritchard, Lord Emerson: Helped him out in a scrape in a a walking stick shop. Very much obliged to him.
Thomas Leith: A new friend but Charlie has warmed to him and considers him a good pal on a short acquaintance.
Nathaniel Scarborough: Charlie met Mr. Scarborough at the same time as Mr. Leith and took to him equally.
Frederick Lazenby: A friend from Yorkshire through the Fitzgeralds
Sophia Lazenby: A friend from Yorkshire through the Fitzgeralds
Crushes
Elise Hampton: Charlie is madly in love with Miss Hampton
Katherine Winter: Charlie is almost as madly in love with Miss Katherine Winter as he is with Miss Hampton
Enemies
You have to be joking!
Thread Tracking
Wednesday 10th April
Almacks
- Mrs. Greystone's party arrives[3]: Charlie escorts Viola and her aunt
- Francis in evening wear[4]: Meeting Francis and others
- First dance - public dance[5]: Meeting Thomas and Arthur
- Lady Christiana's arrival, two dances late[6]: Charlie asks Christiana to dance
- Before the third dance[7]: Meeting Elise and Charity
- Hit and miss, third dance[8]: With Lizzie
- New introductions between 3rd and 4th dances[9]: Meeting Marcus and Charlotte
- Fourth dance[10]: With Sukey
- Yon Town, 6th dance[11]: With Charlotte
Thursday 11th April
- Still abed as the sun rises[12]: Morning call on Elise; meets Nick
- Reunion of friends[13]: Meeting Tristan
Sunday 14th April (Easter Sunday)
- St. George's, Easter Sunday[14]: Meeting Belle and Daphne after the service
Emerson Ball
- Le Belle et le Bad Boy[15]: With Belle and meeting the Rutledges
- A very sunny first dance[16]: With Belle
- Fifth dance[17]: With Katie
Tuesday 16th April
- An Afternoon in the Galleries[18]: Charlie escorts Olivia to the galleries with Belle and the Rutledges
Friday 19th April
- Chance meetings on St. James' street[19]: Meeting Benedict
- Enter the Dragon, 2cd course[20]: With Demelza at the Beningborough Dinner
Saturday 20th April
- Knave of Clubs[21]: Meeting Leith and Nate
Beaumont Soiree
- Blind Man's Bluff Seated[22]: Charlie plays the group game
- The Alphabet Game[23]: Charlie plays the second group game
Tuesday 23rd April
- Excursion to Astley's[24]: Escorting Olivia to Astley's Circus and meeting Will Gosling
Wednesday 24th April
- The First Blonde[25]: Dance with Belle
Friday 26th April
- An Unexpected Visitor[26]: Brother Will turns up suddenly at Mrs. Greystone's
Sunday 28th April
- Meeting at the Bazaar[27]: Charlie introduces Will to Bell at the bazaar
Thursday 2cd May
- Have a Little Priest[28]: Charlie meets Robert Shaw in St George's
Saturday 4th May
- An Afternoon of Archery[29]: Charlie accompanies Olivia to Miss Beacham's archery afternoon
Monday 6th May
- Tailored to the Tee[30]: Meets Fred Lazenby on Bond Street