Who is Esme Shelby in Peaky Blinders?

The Lee girl · Shelby Family

Esme Shelby (The Lee girl) is a character in Peaky Blinders, part of Shelby Family. Esme married into the Shelbys from the Lee family — a peace treaty with a bride in it, sealing the feud between the Blinders and the Lee clan. Romani to the bone and unimpressed by Birmingham bricks, she speaks her mind in a family that prefers women to keep the books quietly. Esme sees the Shelby curse early and clearly: the family business buries its men.

When does Esme Shelby first appear?

Esme Shelby first appears in Season 1, Episode 4 of Peaky Blinders (2013–2022, BBC / Netflix).

Who is Esme Shelby connected to?

Relationships already established when Esme Shelby first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• John Shelby — A treaty with a wedding in it

Which group does Esme Shelby belong to?

By the time Esme Shelby appears, Shelby Family also includes Thomas Shelby, Arthur Shelby, John Shelby, Polly Gray, Ada Shelby, Lizzie Stark.

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