Anthony Brown, cousin to the Cornwells, possesses fair skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes. His character embodies kindness, gentleness, and profound care, especially directed toward Candice White Ardley. He forms a close bond with her soon after her adoption by the Leagans, consistently defending her against Neil and Eliza Leagan's false accusations and mistreatment.

Anthony first meets Candy near the Ardlay estate's rose gate. While bearing a strong physical resemblance to the "Prince on the Hill" from Candy's cherished childhood memory, he has no recollection of their hilltop meeting. This discrepancy resolves when Albert Ardlay is revealed as the true prince. Anthony's affection for Candy develops independently of this identity, demonstrated through his loyalty. He intervenes when the Leagans demean her at social events and gifts her jewelry that belonged to his late mother.

A pivotal conflict arises when Neil sabotages Anthony's rose garden and frames Candy for the theft. Though initially misled by the evidence, Anthony collaborates with the Cornwell brothers to expose Neil's deceit. This incident triggers Candy's attempt to flee to Pony's Home, resulting in her near-drowning and rescue by Albert. Later, Anthony names a new rose variety 'Sweet Candy' in her honor.

Their relationship deepens during their time at the Ardlay estate. Anthony becomes envious of Candy's lingering attachment to the hilltop prince but is reassured when she affirms her feelings for him as an individual. Shared experiences include caring for a rodeo prize calf, defying family expectations to participate in a rodeo, and visiting a fortune teller. The fortune teller's prediction of death for Anthony deeply unsettles Candy, though he dismisses it calmly.

Tragedy strikes when Anthony sustains a fatal head injury during a fox hunt. This occurs shortly after he confides in Candy about a personal revelation he intended to share during a planned visit to Pony's Hill. His death profoundly impacts Candy, representing the loss of her "first, innocent love" and marking a major emotional turning point.

Anthony's legacy endures through Candy's memories and the symbolic 'Sweet Candy' roses. His unwavering support and kindness provided a foundation for her resilience in subsequent trials.