Character guide

Isabel Brodrick

major

Also known as Isabel, Miss Isabel, Miss Brodrick, Miss Indefer Jones

Niece of Squire Indefer Jones, central to the inheritance dispute.

Cousin Henry

major

Also known as Henry, Henry Jones, Mr. Henry Jones, Mr. Jones

Cousin of Isabel, heir presumptive who struggles with a hidden will.

Mr. Apjohn

major

Also known as Apjohn

Family lawyer who investigates the missing will and supports Isabel.

Squire Indefer Jones

major

Also known as Uncle Indefer, Indefer, old Indefer Jones, Mr. Indefer Jones

Owner of Llanfeare estate whose death triggers the inheritance conflict.

Mr. Brodrick

supporting

Also known as Brodrick

Isabel's father, a lawyer who advises her during the legal battle.

Mr. Owen

supporting

Also known as William Owen, the Rev. William Owen

Local clergyman and friend of the family, assists in the will search.

Mr. Cheekey

supporting

Also known as Mr. John Cheekey, Cheekey

Bombastic lawyer hired by Cousin Henry to defend his claim.

Mrs. Griffith

supporting

Also known as Griffith

Housekeeper at Llanfeare who aids in the search for the will.

Mrs. Brodrick

supporting

Also known as the new Mrs. Brodrick

Isabel's stepmother, somewhat unsympathetic to Isabel's plight.

Mr. Gregory Evans

minor

Also known as Mr. Evans

Local solicitor involved in the estate matters.

Mr. Ricketts

minor

Also known as Ricketts

Clerk or associate of Mr. Apjohn, assists with legal work.

Mr. Griffith

minor

Also known as old Griffith

Tenant farmer at Llanfeare, provides local information.

Joseph Cantor

minor

Also known as old Joseph Cantor, Cantor, Joe Cantor, Joseph Cantor the younger

Local farmer and witness to the will's signing.

Mr. Balsam

minor

Carmarthen attorney consulted by Cousin Henry.

Dr. Powell

minor

Also known as Powell

Physician who attends the Squire in his final illness.

John Griffith

minor

Also known as John Griffith of Coed

Local landowner and friend of the Squire.

Mrs. Bridgeman

minor

Friend of Isabel's in Hereford.

Mr. Evans of Llancolly

minor

Also known as Mr. Evans

Local gentleman who testifies about the will.

Mr. Geary

minor

Also known as Geary

Editor of the Carmarthen Herald involved in the libel case.

Mr. Powell

minor

Another local solicitor briefly mentioned.