Jack Hollingstell
| Jack Hollingstell | |
| Profession | Con Man |
|---|---|
| Monikers | Cousin Jack |
| Residence | London |
| Introduced | Emma: Vol. 1, 14 April 1883 |
| First Mentioned | Emma: Vol. 1, 30 March 1883 |
“Nothing good will come of a cousin named Jack, fictional or otherwise. ”
Jack Hollingstell is a character in the series The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. He is a con man for hire that Mary Bairrage hires to play the part of her cousin.
History
Almost nothing is known about Jack besides his claim that he is a younger son.[2]
Relationships
Mary Bairrage
At some point after moving to London, Mary Bairrage hired Jack to pose as her cousin. The boarding house in which she lives only allows her to leave during work hours or when accompanied by an approved chaperone. Mary hired Jack to allow her the freedom to leave when she likes, as she has no family willing to accompany her.[1]
Appearance and Personality
Jack is of a similar height to Mary Bairrage. His hair is light brown, combed back from his face, and long enough to make him look roguish. His eyes are of an unmemorable color, but as Emma notes, "memorable in how they seemed to sharpen everything around him." Emma also likens his manner to a jungle cat: Sleek, purring, and dangerous. He is described as handsome, with a smile that comes easily.[2]
Notes