# Harding’s Luck — Character guide

> Key figures in Harding’s Luck by E. Nesbit.

- [Dickie Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dickie_harding.md): A lame boy from Deptford who dreams of a past life as a nobleman.
- [Mr. Beale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mr_beale.md): Dickie's abusive guardian who keeps him in poverty.
- [Dickie Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dickie_arden.md): Dickie's dream identity as a noble boy in the past.
- [Edred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/edred.md): A boy from Dickie's dream, brother to Elfrida.
- [Elfrida](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/elfrida.md): A girl from Dickie's dream, sister to Edred.
- [Lord Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/lord_arden.md): The adult Lord Arden in Dickie's dream timeline.
- [Lady Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/lady_talbot.md): A noblewoman connected to the Arden family.
- [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mrs_markham.md): A housekeeper or servant in the Arden household.
- [Master Richard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/master_richard.md): A young boy in Dickie's dream, possibly a relative.
- [Amelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/amelia.md): A female character in the dream sequences.
- [Mouldiwarp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mouldiwarp.md): A magical mole-like creature that guides Dickie's dreams.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/jim.md): King James I, appearing in Dickie's dream.
- [Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/joe.md): A minor character in Dickie's Deptford life.
- [Mr. Parados](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mr_parados.md): A character encountered in Dickie's adventures.
- [Tinkler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/tinkler.md): A character associated with the moonflower.
- [Mr. Rosenberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mr_rosenberg.md): A character in Dickie's modern-day life.
- [Farver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/farver.md): Dickie's father figure, mentioned in dialect.
- [Parrot-nose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/parrot_nose.md): A nickname for a character with a distinctive nose.
- [Dear little Charlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/dear_little_charlie.md): King Charles I, briefly referenced in the dream.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/father.md): Dickie's father, mentioned but not present.
- [Lady Nithsdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/lady_nithsdale.md): A historical figure referenced in the story.
- [Mr. Roscoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mr_roscoe.md): A character in Dickie's modern-day life.
- [Tommy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/tommy.md): A minor character, possibly a knight in the dream.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/mother.md): Dickie's mother, mentioned but not present.
- [Jake Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/jake_ward.md): A character from Dickie's Deptford neighborhood.
- [Sir Richard Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/sir_richard_arden.md): An ancestor of the Arden family in the dream.
- [New Mrs. Beale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/harding_s_luck_se/characters/new_mrs_beale.md): Mr. Beale's new wife, a minor character.

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