Character guide

Denis

major

Also known as IV Denis

A young poet and the focal character, visiting Crome and pining for Anne.

Mr. Scogan

major

Also known as Scogan, Jenny, Mary, Ivor

A cynical and intellectual guest at Crome, known for his witty monologues.

Anne

major

The object of Denis's affection, a charming and independent young woman.

Gombauld

supporting

Also known as R. Gombauld, XXIII Gombauld

A painter and guest at Crome, rival for Anne's attention.

Henry Wimbush

supporting

Also known as Henry, unhappy Henry, XIII Henry Wimbush, Uncle Henry

The scholarly owner of Crome, absorbed in family history.

Priscilla Wimbush

supporting

Also known as Priscilla

Henry's wife, a lively and eccentric hostess at Crome.

Mr. Barbecue-Smith

supporting

Also known as Barbecue - Smith, VI Mr. Barbecue - Smith, Smith

A pompous writer of inspirational literature visiting Crome.

Ivor

minor

Also known as XX Ivor

A young man associated with Mary, part of the house party.

Mary

minor

Also known as Mechanically Mary

A guest at Crome, involved in romantic entanglements with Ivor.

Jenny Mullion

minor

Also known as Jenny

A quiet, observant guest who sketches caricatures.

Hercules Lapith

minor

Also known as young Hercules, Sir Hercules, father Hercules

A historical ancestor of the Wimbush family, subject of Henry's research.

Sir Ferdinando Lapith

minor

Also known as Sir Ferdinando, Ferdinando, Lapith

Another historical Lapith ancestor, known for his eccentricities.

George Wimbush

minor

Also known as George

A relative of the Wimbush family, mentioned in the family history.

Mr. Wimbush

minor

Also known as V Mr. Wimbush, Wimbush

An older Wimbush family member, possibly Henry's father.

Mr. Bodiham

minor

Also known as IX Mr. Bodiham, Mechanically Mr. Bodiham

The local vicar, a stern and religious figure.

Filomena

minor

Also known as The Lady Filomena

A historical figure, possibly a Lapith ancestor.

Mrs. Wimbush

minor

Priscilla Wimbush, often referred to by her married name.

Georgiana

minor

A young woman from a past generation of the family.

Mrs. Budge

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Budge

An elderly local woman, possibly a servant or tenant.

Mrs. Bodiham

minor

The vicar's wife, a quiet presence in the village.

Rowley

minor

Also known as old Rowley

An old servant or retainer at Crome.

Lady Lapith

minor

A historical Lapith matriarch mentioned in the family chronicles.

Knockespotch

minor

Also known as the great Knockespotch

A writer referenced in Scogan's philosophical discussions.

Lord Moleyn

minor

Also known as old Lord Moleyn

A historical nobleman mentioned in the family history.

Tschuplitski

minor

A foreign musician or composer mentioned in passing.

Emmeline

minor

Also known as Miss Emmeline

A young woman from a past generation of the family.

Caroline

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or guest.

Mr. Callamay

minor

Also known as dear Mr. Callamay, Old Mr. Callamay

An elderly gentleman mentioned in conversation.

Little Percy

minor

A child mentioned in the family anecdotes.

Thom

minor

Also known as Old Tom Thom

A local character or historical figure mentioned briefly.

Simon

minor

Also known as old Simon

A servant or local man mentioned in passing.

Lord Timpany

minor

Also known as Timpany

A nobleman referenced in the family history.

Manningham

minor

A historical figure mentioned in Henry's research.

Sir Julius

minor

Also known as Julius

A historical ancestor briefly noted in the family tree.

William Stubbs

minor

Also known as Stubbs

A minor historical figure mentioned in the narrative.