# Beauvallet — Character guide

> Key figures in Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer.

- [Sir Nicholas Beauvallet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/nick_beauvallet.md): Dashing English privateer and hero, known as Mad Beauvallet, who pursues Dominica across the seas.
- [Doña Dominica de Rada y Sylva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/dominica_de_rada.md): Proud Spanish noblewoman who becomes the object of Beauvallet's relentless courtship.
- [Joshua Dimmock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/joshua_dimmock.md): Loyal English sailor and Beauvallet's trusted companion, often providing comic relief.
- [Doña Beatrice de Carvalho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/beatrice_de_carvalho.md): Dominica's friend and confidante, a spirited Portuguese lady at the Spanish court.
- [Don Diego de Carvalho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/diego_de_carvalho.md): Portuguese nobleman and brother of Beatrice, initially hostile to Beauvallet.
- [Don Manuel de Rada y Sylva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/manuel_de_rada.md): Dominica's proud and protective father, a Spanish grandee.
- [King Philip II of Spain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/king_philip_ii.md): The powerful Spanish monarch who appears at court scenes.
- [Mr. Dangerfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/mr_dangerfield.md): An English gentleman and Beauvallet's rival for Dominica's affections.
- [Sir Francis Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/francis_drake.md): Famous English privateer and admiral, a friend and ally of Beauvallet.
- [Don Cristobal de Porres](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/cristobal_de_porres.md): A Spanish nobleman and courtier, involved in the intrigue around Dominica.
- [Don Juan de Narvaez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/juan_de_narvaez.md): A Spanish gentleman and suitor to Dominica, hostile to Beauvallet.
- [Don Maxia de Perinat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/maxia_de_perinat.md): A Spanish admiral and ally of the de Rada family.
- [Don Rodriguez de Carvalho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/rodriguez_de_carvalho.md): A Portuguese nobleman, relative of Beatrice and Diego.
- [Chevalier Claude de Guise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/claude_de_guise.md): A flamboyant French nobleman and adventurer at the Spanish court.
- [Señor Cruza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/cruza.md): A Spanish captain or official encountered during the voyage.
- [Gerard Beauvallet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/gerard_beauvallet.md): Nick's younger brother, also an English privateer.
- [Sir Francis Walsingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/walsingham.md): Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, who employs Beauvallet.
- [Father Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/alan.md): A Catholic priest and conspirator against England.
- [Dame Margery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/dame_margery.md): An elderly servant or housekeeper in the Beauvallet household.
- [Don Luis de Noveli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/luis_de_noveli.md): A Spanish gentleman and minor court figure.
- [Don Miguel de Tobar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/miguel_de_tobar.md): A Spanish nobleman and ally of the de Rada family.
- [Frey Luis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/frey_luis.md): A Spanish friar or priest who appears in court scenes.
- [Señor Cruzada](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/cruzada.md): A Spanish official or captain encountered during the story.
- [Frobisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/frobisher.md): An English privateer and associate of Drake and Beauvallet.
- [Admiral Perinat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/admiral_perinat.md): A Spanish admiral, possibly distinct from Don Maxia.
- [Simon the Coldheart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/simon_beauvallet.md): Legendary ancestor of the Beauvallet family, mentioned in the pedigree.
- [Master John Davys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/master_john_davys.md): An English navigator and associate of Beauvallet.
- [William Hick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/william_hick.md): An English sailor or servant in Beauvallet's crew.
- [Joan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/joan.md): A female servant or minor character in the story.
- [Richard Dangerfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/richard_dangerfield.md): A younger relative of Mr. Dangerfield, also an English gentleman.
- [Master Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/master_dawson.md): A portly English merchant or ship captain.
- [Sir William Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/william_cavendish.md): An English nobleman and courtier, friend of Beauvallet.
- [Marquis de Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/marquis_de_belremy.md): A French nobleman and elusive figure at court.
- [De Lauvinière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/de_lauviniere.md): A French gentleman or diplomat at the Spanish court.
- [Mary Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/mary_stewart.md): The imprisoned Queen of Scots, mentioned in political context.
- [Faith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/faith.md): A female servant or minor character, possibly a maid.
- [Diccon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/diccon.md): An English sailor or servant in Beauvallet's crew.
- [Sir Christopher Hatton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/christopher_hatton.md): An English courtier and favorite of Queen Elizabeth.
- [Queen Elizabeth I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/elizabeth_i.md): The English queen, mentioned as Beauvallet's sovereign.
- [Richard Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/richard_hawkins.md): An English privateer and son of Sir John Hawkins.
- [Duc de Guise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/duc_de_guise.md): The powerful French duke, leader of the Catholic League.
- [Master Hick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/master_hick.md): An English sailor or servant, possibly related to William Hick.
- [Sir Walter Raleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/raleigh.md): Famous English explorer and courtier, friend of Beauvallet.
- [Andrea Ferrara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/andrea_ferrara.md): A famous Italian swordsmith, mentioned in context of blades.
- [Master Secretary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/beauvallet_se/characters/master_secretary.md): A secretary or official at the English or Spanish court.

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