Character guide

Julia

major

Also known as lady Julia, the defenceless Julia, The lady Julia

The central heroine, a young noblewoman facing persecution and romantic trials.

Ferdinand

major

Also known as young Ferdinand

Julia's brother, a brave and loyal young nobleman who aids her.

Hippolitus de Vereza

major

Also known as the young Count Hippolitus de Vereza, the Count de Vereza, Vereza, the Count Vereza

The noble and passionate lover of Julia, a count from a rival family.

Madame de Menon

supporting

Also known as Madame

A wise and protective older confidante to Julia and Emilia.

Emilia

supporting

Also known as Dear Emilia

Julia's gentle and supportive sister, often a source of comfort.

The Padre Abate

supporting

Also known as the Abate, The Abate

A scheming and corrupt clergyman who serves the Marquis Mazzini.

Cornelia

supporting

A mysterious and tragic figure connected to the castle's dark secrets.

Maria de Vellorno

supporting

Also known as Maria

A beautiful and manipulative woman who becomes entangled with the Marquis.

Louisa Bernini

supporting

Also known as Louisa de Bernini, de Bernini

A young woman of humble birth who loves Ferdinand.

Marquis Mazzini

major

Also known as the noble Mazzini, the Marquis de Mazzini, Marquis de Mazzini

The tyrannical father of Julia and Ferdinand, driven by pride and ambition.

Peter

minor

A loyal servant of the Mazzini household who aids the young lovers.

Angelo

minor

A servant of the Marquis, often involved in carrying out orders.

Robert

minor

A faithful servant who assists Ferdinand in his adventures.

The Duke de Luovo

supporting

Also known as de Luovo

A powerful nobleman and antagonist who threatens the protagonists.

Caterina

minor

A servant in the castle who provides information to the main characters.

Riccardo

minor

A servant of the Marquis, sometimes involved in villainous schemes.

Orlando

minor

A servant who aids the escape of one of the characters.

Nicolo

minor

A servant of the della Campo family.

Henry della Campo

minor

Also known as della Campo

A young nobleman and friend of Ferdinand.

Anthony

minor

A servant who delivers messages for the Marquis.

The Chevalier de Menon

minor

Madame de Menon's husband, a French nobleman with a mysterious past.

Baptista

minor

A servant who guards the castle's secret passages.

The Marquis Marinelli

minor

A nobleman who appears briefly in the story's political intrigues.

The Cavalier de Vincini

minor

Also known as de Vincini

A minor nobleman who interacts with the main characters.