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Anthony Brown, born September 30, 1896, is the sole heir to the wealthy Ardlay family. His mother, rose cultivator Rosemary Andrew, died young; his father, French naval officer Vincent Brown, entrusted him to great-aunt Elroy. Rosemary's death imprinted Anthony with lingering emptiness and a profound affinity for roses, symbols of his mother.
Physically, Anthony possesses fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, and stands approximately 1.83 meters tall with a slender build. His elegant appearance and mature bearing are frequently noted.
Initially mischievous and rebellious, Anthony matures into a kind, gentle, and principled teenager. He cherishes nature and animals, embraces simplicity, and detests malice, cowardice, and aristocratic constraints. His calm demeanor belies a rebellious spirit, increasingly directed against his great-aunt's authoritarian rule. Anthony demonstrates fierce loyalty, defending loved ones and confronting injustice, notably when Candy faces false accusations.
At age fourteen, Anthony encounters Candy near the Ardlay rose gate. He comforts her with the phrase, "You're much prettier when you laugh than when you cry," echoing words spoken to her earlier by an unknown boy ("The Prince on the Hill"). Candy initially believes Anthony is this prince due to their identical appearance, though he later recalls only their rose-gate meeting. Their bond strengthens as Anthony supports Candy against the Leagan family's mistreatment. He gifts her jewelry from his late mother and cultivates a rose hybrid named "Sweet Candy" in her honor, envisioning a future together, including marriage.
Seeking independence from his great-aunt, encouraged by Candy, Anthony moves to a dilapidated mountain mansion once inhabited by his uncle Albert. There, he befriends milkman Tom, reconciling after a fistfight. Anthony participates in a rodeo, showcasing his riding skill and earning community respect despite family disapproval.
On November 28, 1910, Anthony and Candy slip away during a fox hunt to discuss the "Prince on the Hill" mystery. As Anthony nears the solution—suspecting Albert was the true prince—his horse steps into a fox trap. Thrown violently, Anthony suffers a fatal head injury and dies instantly. His death devastates Candy and the Ardlay family.
Anthony's legacy endures in Candy's memories. In the novel *Candy Candy Final Story*, an adult Candy reflects on her life in an unsent letter to Anthony, signifying his lasting emotional impact. His creation, the "Sweet Candy" rose, remains a recurring symbol of their bond.
Physically, Anthony possesses fair skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, and stands approximately 1.83 meters tall with a slender build. His elegant appearance and mature bearing are frequently noted.
Initially mischievous and rebellious, Anthony matures into a kind, gentle, and principled teenager. He cherishes nature and animals, embraces simplicity, and detests malice, cowardice, and aristocratic constraints. His calm demeanor belies a rebellious spirit, increasingly directed against his great-aunt's authoritarian rule. Anthony demonstrates fierce loyalty, defending loved ones and confronting injustice, notably when Candy faces false accusations.
At age fourteen, Anthony encounters Candy near the Ardlay rose gate. He comforts her with the phrase, "You're much prettier when you laugh than when you cry," echoing words spoken to her earlier by an unknown boy ("The Prince on the Hill"). Candy initially believes Anthony is this prince due to their identical appearance, though he later recalls only their rose-gate meeting. Their bond strengthens as Anthony supports Candy against the Leagan family's mistreatment. He gifts her jewelry from his late mother and cultivates a rose hybrid named "Sweet Candy" in her honor, envisioning a future together, including marriage.
Seeking independence from his great-aunt, encouraged by Candy, Anthony moves to a dilapidated mountain mansion once inhabited by his uncle Albert. There, he befriends milkman Tom, reconciling after a fistfight. Anthony participates in a rodeo, showcasing his riding skill and earning community respect despite family disapproval.
On November 28, 1910, Anthony and Candy slip away during a fox hunt to discuss the "Prince on the Hill" mystery. As Anthony nears the solution—suspecting Albert was the true prince—his horse steps into a fox trap. Thrown violently, Anthony suffers a fatal head injury and dies instantly. His death devastates Candy and the Ardlay family.
Anthony's legacy endures in Candy's memories. In the novel *Candy Candy Final Story*, an adult Candy reflects on her life in an unsent letter to Anthony, signifying his lasting emotional impact. His creation, the "Sweet Candy" rose, remains a recurring symbol of their bond.