# Giant’s Bread — Character guide

> Key figures in Giant’s Bread by Agatha Christie.

- [Vernon Deyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/vernon_deyre.md): A central character, a composer and soldier whose life and loves drive the plot.
- [Nell Vereker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/nell_vereker.md): Vernon's first love and a pivotal figure in his early life.
- [Jane Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/jane_harding.md): A woman who becomes deeply entangled in Vernon's emotional world.
- [Sebastian Levinne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/sebastian_levinne.md): A composer and Vernon's mentor, a complex figure in the music world.
- [Joe Waite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/joe_waite.md): Vernon's loyal friend and confidant from his youth.
- [George Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/george_green.md): A soldier and friend of Vernon, central to the war sections.
- [Nurse Frances](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/nurse_frances.md): A caring nurse who tends to characters during illness.
- [Uncle Sydney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/uncle_sydney.md): Vernon's eccentric and supportive uncle.
- [Myra Deyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/myra_deyre.md): Vernon's mother, a strong influence on his upbringing.
- [Mr. Chetwynd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mr_chetwynd.md): A local gentleman and friend of the Deyre family.
- [Walter Deyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/walter_deyre.md): Vernon's father, a traditional country squire.
- [Mrs. Vereker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mrs_vereker.md): Nell's mother, a figure in the social circle.
- [Freda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/freda.md): A friend of the family with a tragic story.
- [Mrs. Levinne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mrs_levinne.md): Sebastian Levinne's mother, a comedic presence.
- [Mr. Bleibner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mr_bleibner.md): A music publisher and acquaintance of Sebastian.
- [Herr Radmaager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/herr_radmaager.md): A German musician and colleague of Sebastian.
- [Amelie King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/amelie_king.md): A young woman who interacts with Vernon in London.
- [Isabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/isabel_susan.md): A friend of Jane's from her school days.
- [Mrs. Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mrs_curtis.md): A housekeeper or servant in the Deyre household.
- [Josephine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/josephine.md): A friend or acquaintance of the main characters.
- [Carl Bowerman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/carl_bowerman.md): A fellow soldier and friend of George Green.
- [Mr. Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mr_hill.md): A minor character, possibly a tutor or official.
- [Enid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/enid.md): A young woman who appears in the social scenes.
- [Aunt Carrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/aunt_carrie.md): Another aunt of Vernon's, part of the family circle.
- [Mr. Bent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/bent.md): A servant or employee in the Deyre household.
- [Solveig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/solveig.md): A character from the Peer Gynt opera, referenced in the story.
- [Dr. Coles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/dr_coles.md): A doctor who attends to characters in the novel.
- [Boris Groen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/boris_groen.md): A foreign musician or acquaintance of Sebastian.
- [Poodle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/poodle.md): A pet dog belonging to one of the characters.
- [Mr. Flemming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mr_flemming.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Phillis Deacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/phillis_deacon.md): A young woman who appears in the social scenes.
- [Miss Robbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/miss_robbins.md): A minor character, possibly a governess or visitor.
- [Aunt Ethel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/ethel.md): Another aunt of Vernon's, part of the extended family.
- [Anna Schlieder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/anna_schlieder.md): A German woman connected to the music world.
- [Colonel Anstey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/colonel_anstey.md): A military officer and acquaintance of the family.
- [Jack Horton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/jack_horton.md): A friend of Vernon's from his school days.
- [Mrs. Pascal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mrs_pascal.md): A minor character, possibly a landlady or neighbor.
- [Dr. Bury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/dr_bury.md): A doctor who treats characters in the story.
- [Gladys Potts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/gladys_potts.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
- [Sir Charles Alington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/sir_charles_alington.md): A local baronet and acquaintance of the Deyres.
- [Old Jeffries](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/old_jeffries.md): A servant or old retainer in the household.
- [Mary Lloyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/mary_lloyd.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of Jane's.
- [Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/giant_s_bread_se/characters/evans.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.

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