# Backwater — Character guide

> Key figures in Backwater by Dorothy M. Richardson.

- [Miriam Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/miriam_henderson.md): The protagonist and focal character, a young woman navigating life and society.
- [Miss Jenny Perne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/miss_jenny_perne.md): A teacher at the school where Miriam works, tall and authoritative.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/eve.md): A close friend or sister figure to Miriam, often in her thoughts.
- [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/harriett.md): One of Miriam's sisters, part of the Henderson family.
- [Julia Doyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/julia_doyle.md): A friend or acquaintance of Miriam, possibly from school days.
- [Miss Haddie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/miss_haddie.md): A teacher or governess at the school, often flustered.
- [Ted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/ted.md): A young boy, possibly a student or relative of Miriam.
- [Nancie Wilkie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/nancie_wilkie.md): A friend or fellow teacher, part of Miriam's social circle.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/sarah.md): A servant or maid in the Henderson household.
- [Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/gerald.md): A male acquaintance or potential love interest of Miriam.
- [Mr. Parrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/mr_parrow.md): A local man, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Nan Babington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/nan_babington.md): A friend or acquaintance, possibly from Miriam's past.
- [Margaret Wedderburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/margaret_wedderburn.md): A friend or fellow teacher, possibly Scottish.
- [Max Sonnenheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/max_sonnenheim.md): A male acquaintance, possibly a musician or artist.
- [Flora Broom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/flora_broom.md): A friend or servant, part of the Broom family.
- [Mrs. Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/mrs_henderson.md): Miriam's mother, a presence in the household.
- [Grace Broom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/grace_broom.md): Another member of the Broom family, possibly a sister.
- [Trixie Sanderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/trixie_sanderson.md): A young woman, possibly a student or friend.
- [Bob Greville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/bob_greville.md): An older male acquaintance, possibly a family friend.
- [Mary Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/mary_allen.md): A friend or servant, possibly a childhood companion.
- [Bennett Brodie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/bennett_brodie.md): A male acquaintance, possibly a suitor or friend.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/harry.md): A young man, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Eunice Dupont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/eunice_dupont.md): A friend or acquaintance, possibly French.
- [Mr. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/mr_green.md): A local man, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Beadie Fetherwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/beadie_fetherwell.md): A friend or acquaintance, possibly a fellow teacher.
- [Tommy Babington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/tommy_babington.md): A young boy, possibly a student or relative.
- [Bevan Seymour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/bevan_seymour.md): A male acquaintance, possibly a friend of Gerald.
- [Charlotte Stubbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/charlotte_stubbs.md): A friend or servant, possibly a cook or maid.
- [Burra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/burra.md): A friend or acquaintance, possibly a nickname.
- [Mimmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/mimmy.md): A pet name for a child or younger sister.
- [Adèle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/adele.md): A French friend or acquaintance of Miriam.
- [Jessie Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/jessie_wheeler.md): A friend or servant, possibly a seamstress.
- [Vashti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/vashti.md): A biblical or literary allusion, possibly a character in a story.
- [Ovingdean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/backwater_se/characters/ovingdean.md): A place name used as a personification or nickname.

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