Who is Robert Carmichael from The Keepers of the House and what is their importance? The_Keepers_of_the_House English & Literature Robert Carmichael | The Keepers of the House

Robert Carmichael is the eldest child of William Howland and Margaret Carmichael Howland. He is one of three siblings and their only son. He has two younger sisters, Nina and Christine. In addition to his sisters, he was raised alongside his father's granddaughter, Abigail. Robert's parents came from very different backgrounds. William was descended from a wealthy family. The Howlands were influential and provided the cornerstone for the local economy. Margaret was from a less fortunate family that hardly missed her when she left.