Character guide

Juliet Culvers

major

Also known as Juliet, IX Juliet

A central figure in the Culvers family drama, likely the bride of the title.

Clive Redway

major

Also known as Clive, VI Clive, Redway

A key male character entangled in the romantic and familial conflicts of the story.

Ida Culvers

major

Also known as Ida, Miss Ida, Culvers, XX Ida

A member of the Culvers family with significant involvement in the plot.

Captain Sefton Culvers

major

Also known as Sefton, Captain Culvers, Sefton Culvers

A military man and key Culvers family member whose actions drive much of the narrative.

Lord Culvers

major

Also known as The Culvers, V Lord Culvers

The patriarch of the Culvers family, central to the family's social standing and conflicts.

Arthur Glynde

supporting

Also known as Glynde, Arthur

A narrator or focal character whose perspective shapes much of the story.

Mrs. Glynde

supporting

Also known as the delighted Mrs. Glynde

Arthur's mother, a recurring presence in the social dynamics of the novel.

Francesca Xardez

supporting

Also known as This Francesca Xardez, Francesca

A woman with a mysterious past whose arrival complicates the lives of the main characters.

Lady Culvers

supporting

Also known as the new Lady Culvers

The wife of Lord Culvers, navigating her role within the family.

John Skinner

minor

Also known as John, Skinner

A servant or local figure with a limited but notable role.

Violante

minor

A character with a distinct presence, possibly connected to the Italian setting.

Miss Pigott

minor

A recurring character in the social circle, possibly a companion or relative.

Marie Schira

supporting

Also known as Marie, poor Marie, Schira, XVI So Marie Schira

A tragic figure whose story intersects with the main characters.

Peggy

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local woman.

Mr. Redway

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Redway

An older relative of Clive Redway, possibly a father or uncle.

Goody

minor

A minor character, possibly a nickname for a servant or local.

Mary

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Pippo

minor

A minor character, possibly Italian, with a small role.

Rue Vervien

minor

A minor character, possibly a place or person with limited presence.

The Captain

minor

Also known as Captain

A generic title for a military figure, possibly Sefton Culvers.

Marchese da Nava

minor

Also known as The Marchese, the Marchese

An Italian nobleman with a brief but notable appearance.

Father Baldwin

minor

Also known as Father

A priest or religious figure who appears in the story.

Giorno

minor

A minor character, possibly Italian, with a small role.

Joshua Redway

minor

A relative of Clive Redway, possibly a brother or cousin.

The MacNamaras

minor

A family mentioned as a group, possibly friends or neighbors.

Miss Skinner

minor

A relative of John Skinner, possibly a sister or daughter.

Alta Lauria

minor

A place or possibly a character with a very limited role.

Jehu

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Madame Verdi

minor

A minor character, possibly Italian, with a small role.

Lily MacNamara

minor

A member of the MacNamara family with a brief appearance.

Signora

minor

Also known as the Signora

An Italian woman, possibly a landlady or local figure.

Stacy

minor

Also known as Stacy—she

A minor character, possibly a child or young person.

Peter the Calabrian

minor

Also known as Peter

A minor character, possibly a servant or local from Calabria.