El Dorado · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in El Dorado by Baroness Orczy.
Marguerite Blakeney
major
Also known as Marguerite, Blakeney, Marguerite St. Just, Lady Blakeney
Wife of Sir Percy Blakeney, a key figure in the Scarlet Pimpernel's rescue efforts.
Sir Percy Blakeney
major
Also known as Percy, Sir Percy Blakeney, Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel
The enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, master of disguise and daring rescues.
Chauvelin
major
Also known as citizen Chauvelin, Citizen Chauvelin
Ruthless agent of the French Republic, determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Armand St. Just
major
Also known as Armand, St. Just, Armand St. Just
Marguerite's brother, a passionate revolutionary caught in dangerous intrigues.
Sir Andrew Ffoulkes
supporting
Also known as Sir Andrew Ffoulkes, Ffoulkes, Sir Andrew
Loyal friend and fellow member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Jeanne Lange
supporting
Also known as Jeanne, citizeness Lange, Lange, Mademoiselle Lange
An actress and secret agent, torn between love and revolutionary duty.
De Batz
supporting
Also known as de Batz, Baron de Batz, the Baron de Batz
A royalist conspirator plotting to rescue the Dauphin from the Temple.
The Dauphin
supporting
Also known as little Capet, Capet, Louis Capet, young Capet, Louis XVII
The imprisoned young son of King Louis XVI, target of royalist rescue plans.
Héron
supporting
Also known as citizen Héron, Citizen Héron, Héron
Brutal chief agent of the Committee of General Security, overseeing the Dauphin.
Lord Tony
minor
Also known as Tony, Lord Tony, my Lord Tony
A jovial member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, aiding rescues.
Simon
minor
Also known as Madame Simon, citoyen Simon, old Simon, Papa Simon
A jailer and caretaker of the Dauphin in the Temple prison.
Madame Belhomme
minor
Also known as Belhomme, worthy Madame Belhomme
A kind-hearted woman who shelters Jeanne Lange during the chaos.
Suzanne
minor
Also known as Suzanne
A young girl associated with the royalist circle, possibly a servant.
Aunt Marie
minor
Also known as Aunt Marie
An elderly relative of the St. Just family, offering domestic support.
Cochefer
minor
Also known as citizen Cochefer, Citizen Cochefer
A minor revolutionary official involved in the Temple prison affairs.
Danton
minor
Also known as Citizen Danton
Prominent revolutionary leader, briefly referenced in political discussions.
Robespierre
minor
Also known as Citizen Robespierre, citizen Robespierre
Influential revolutionary figure, mentioned in the context of power struggles.
Dupont
minor
Also known as citoyen Dupont
A minor citizen or official encountered during the narrative.
Chambertin
minor
Also known as Monsieur Chambertin, M. Chambertin
A wine merchant or minor character involved in the Parisian underworld.
Marie Antoinette
minor
Also known as Queen Marie Antoinette, poor Queen Marie Antoinette
The executed queen, mother of the Dauphin, mourned by royalists.
Célimène
minor
Also known as repentant Célimène
A character from Molière's play, referenced in a literary analogy.
Edwards
minor
Also known as Edwards
A minor English ally or servant of the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Collot d'Herbois
minor
Also known as citizen Collot, citizen Collot d'Herbois
A revolutionary figure mentioned in passing during political scenes.
Lord Hastings
minor
Also known as my Lord Hastings, Hastings, Sir Jeremiah Wallescourt
An English nobleman briefly appearing in the League's social circle.
