Character guide

Jean Muir

major

Also known as Miss Muir, Muir, Poor Jean Muir

A mysterious governess who arrives at Coventry Hall and captivates the household.

Mr. Coventry

major

Also known as Coventry, the younger Coventry, Gerald

The proud younger son of the Coventry family, initially suspicious of Jean Muir.

Ned Coventry

supporting

Also known as Edward, Mr. Ned, Dear old Ned, Edward Coventry

The elder Coventry brother, warm-hearted and easily charmed by Jean Muir.

Sir John Coventry

supporting

Also known as Gallant Sir John, Good Sir John, Dear Sir John, John Coventry

The elderly baronet and head of the Coventry family, kind and generous.

Bella Coventry

supporting

Also known as Miss Bella, Bell, innocent Bella, Dear Bella

The naive young daughter of the Coventry family, befriended by Jean Muir.

Lucia

supporting

Also known as Miss Lucia, Poor Lucia

A refined young woman and Gerald's love interest, wary of Jean Muir.

Mrs. Coventry

supporting

Also known as peevish Mrs. Coventry, Coventry, Lady Coventry

The matriarch of Coventry Hall, often ill-tempered and suspicious.

Lady Sydney

minor

Also known as young Sydney, Sydney, Lady S.

A noblewoman with a past connection to Jean Muir's earlier life.

Dean

minor

Also known as Mrs. Dean, Hester Dean, Poor Dean

A servant or confidante at Coventry Hall, loyal to the family.

Miss Beaufort

minor

Also known as Tell Miss Beaufort

A social acquaintance mentioned in the household's circle.

Hector

minor

A servant or groom at Coventry Hall, occasionally mentioned.

Dr. Scott

minor

A physician called to attend to the Coventry family.

Reverend Mr. Fairfax

minor

Also known as The Reverend Mr. Fairfax

A clergyman who visits the Coventry household.

Lady Grace Howard

minor

Also known as Lady Howard, Lady Grace

A noblewoman connected to the Sydney family.

Hortense

minor

Also known as Dear Hortense

A French maid or companion associated with Jean Muir's past.

Mrs. Morris

minor

A local woman who provides lodging or services.

Benson

minor

A servant in the Coventry household.

Vashti

minor

A name Jean Muir uses as an alias or stage name.