Tansy Taylor — Night of the Eagle Character Profile

About Tansy Taylor

Norman's American wife who practices obeah, or conjure magic, learned in Jamaica. She believes her charms aided Norman's academic success. After being forced to destroy her magical items, she attempts suicide to protect him, attacks him during a trance, and survives a house fire set by her rival before reuniting with her husband.

Tansy Taylor — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Janet Blair

Appears in

Night of the Eagle (1962)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Tansy Taylor — Romantic Husband — Norman Taylor (Peter Wyngarde)

  Married couple with conflicting beliefs about magic

• Tansy Taylor — Conflict Rival — Flora Carr (Margaret Johnston)

  Rival over Norman's career and attention

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