The Characters
John Henry Marshall
John Henry Marshall was born in England, the third son of a duke. When he was twenty-three, he travelled to France to enter into an
arranged marriage. Little did he know that he and Elizabeth would fall in love instantly. Upon returning
to England, John Henry took over one of his father's estates. He and Elizabeth lived there twelve years. They invested money in
several profitable ventures, using funds from Elizabeth's father and an inheritance left to John Henry by his maternal grandfather. His
mother was his father's second wife. For a change of pace, John Henry moved his family to Nevada in 1860 and invested in the silver
mining industry, opening several hotels and purchasing half of two profitable mines. When goldwas found in the Boise Basin in 1862,
John Henry was one of the first men to invest in it. He began constructing Belleterre then, and moved his
family there in 1863. He let his mines and other businesses run themselves, and started raising cattle on his new ranch. Educated for
four years at Oxford, John Henry took a two-year Grand Tour. An intelligent man, he encouraged his children to read and learn to
play music. He and Elizabeth educated their children in languages, music, history, etc. He sent those who wanted to go to boarding
school, university, and Europe. John Henry speaks English, French, Latin, Greek, and Italian. He is of medium height, has a "beefy"
build, and a deep voice. He has dark, slightly greying hair; nearly black, sparkling eyes; and a loving smile. He enjoys riding horses
and being outdoors, but is increasingly inactive. He travels often for business, sometimes taking his children or grandchildren with
him.
Elizabeth Marshall
Born Elizabeth Anne de Gironde, Elizabeth was born in France to a rich French aristocrat and an English noblewoman. She grew up
on a vineyard in the south of France with an older sister and a younger brother. She was educated and refined, Elizabeth speaks
French, English, Latin, Greek, Italian, and Spanish. She also plays the piano and the violin beautifully and taught her children to play
both. She had a sheltered childhood, playing with her brother and sister and the children of the servants at her family's vineyard. She
wasn't pleased when her father announced that he'd arranged a marriage for her, but changed her tune when she first met John Henry. Elizabeth enjoys singing, embroidery, gardening, and walking. Her cocker spaniels are a great
joy to her. She writes to her sister and brother often. Elizabeth has smooth, slightly wavy black hair; deep blue eyes; and full red lips.
She is slightly taller than John Henry, slender, and full-figured.
William "Will" Marshall
William John Henry Marshall was born in England to John Henry and Elizabeth
Marshall. He had a happy childhood, and enjoyed both his life in England and the States. He left for boarding school in Connecticut
when he was fourteen, and went to Yale when he was sixteen. He returned home and worked with his father for a year before going
to work in Paris with his uncle. While there, he met Marietta Arneau, the daughter of hismother's best
friend. They married at her home in front of her family and some of his before honeymooning all over Europe. They returned to
Idaho and stayed at Belleterre while their home was being built, having Anne almost a year after
their marriage. Will has dark, thick, wavy brown hair; dark blue eyes; and a tall, muscular figure. He is intelligent and has a good
business mind. He spends most of his time doing business, but also enjoys riding, hunting, and fishing.
Philip Elliot III
Born in England to wealthy, untitled parents, Philip was educated at Oxford and worked with his father in England until he was
twenty-four. When he married Libbie Marshall, he moved to America so she could be with her family. He
did business for his father there, as well as taking over a sheep ranch near Belleterre. He is away from home often, but doesn't like to
be. Philip is not very tall, only a half inch taller than Libbie. He has thick blond hair, blue eyes, and is quite slender. He isn't as
"rugged" as the Marshall men, and doesn't often do work that involves getting dirty. The only outdoor activity he takes part in with
much enthusiasm is the yearly trips he takes with Will and Nick Marshall and Benjamin Kincaid. He and Libbie have four children.
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