# He Knew He Was Right — Character guide

> Key figures in He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope.

- [Hugh Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/hugh_stanbury.md): A journalist and the romantic lead, torn between family loyalty and his love for Nora Rowley.
- [Nora Rowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/nora_rowley.md): The younger Rowley daughter, whose romance with Hugh Stanbury drives much of the plot.
- [Dorothy Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/dorothy_stanbury.md): A gentle niece of Miss Jemima Stanbury, who becomes a central figure in the Exeter storyline.
- [Louis Trevelyan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/louis_trevelyan.md): A jealous husband whose unfounded suspicions destroy his marriage and lead to tragedy.
- [Emily Trevelyan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/emily_trevelyan.md): Louis's wife, who suffers from his obsessive jealousy while trying to maintain her dignity.
- [Miss Jemima Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/miss_jemima_stanbury.md): A wealthy, domineering Exeter spinster who controls her nieces' lives.
- [Sir Marmaduke Rowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/sir_marmaduke_rowley.md): Nora and Emily's father, a retired colonial governor with financial troubles.
- [Lady Rowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lady_rowley.md): Nora and Emily's mother, who tries to mediate between her daughters and their suitors.
- [Colonel Osborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/colonel_osborne.md): A manipulative older man whose flirtation with Emily triggers Trevelyan's jealousy.
- [Brooke Burgess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/brooke_burgess.md): A young banker who becomes Dorothy Stanbury's suitor and Miss Stanbury's heir.
- [Mr. Glascock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_glascock.md): An American diplomat who courts Nora Rowley and later Caroline Spalding.
- [Priscilla Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/priscilla_stanbury.md): Dorothy's sensible, self-sacrificing sister who lives at Nuncombe Putney.
- [Camilla French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/camilla_french.md): A scheming young woman who pursues Mr. Gibson for his money.
- [Mr. Gibson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_gibson.md): A vacillating Exeter clergyman caught between two women.
- [Arabella French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/arabella_french.md): Camilla's sister, who also schemes to marry Mr. Gibson.
- [Caroline Spalding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/caroline_spalding.md): An American woman who eventually marries Mr. Glascock.
- [Lady Milborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lady_milborough.md): An elderly friend of the Rowleys who tries to advise Emily.
- [Mr. Bozzle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_bozzle.md): A former policeman hired by Trevelyan to spy on Emily.
- [Mr. Outhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_outhouse.md): Emily's uncle, a clergyman who shelters her during the separation.
- [Mrs. Outhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_outhouse.md): Mr. Outhouse's wife, who reluctantly hosts Emily Trevelyan.
- [Bartholomew Burgess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/bartholomew_burgess.md): An elderly Exeter banker and Miss Stanbury's former suitor.
- [Miss Wallachia Petrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/miss_wallachia_petrie.md): An eccentric American feminist who travels with the Spaldings.
- [Mrs. French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_french.md): Mother of Camilla and Arabella, who schemes for their marriages.
- [Mrs. Spalding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_spalding.md): Caroline's mother, an American lady traveling in Europe.
- [Olivia Spalding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/olivia_spalding.md): Caroline's sister, who also travels with the family.
- [Dolly Stanbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/dolly_stanbury.md): An elderly friend of Miss Stanbury in Exeter.
- [Mrs. MacHugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/old_mrs_machugh.md): An elderly Exeter lady and friend of Miss Stanbury.
- [Mrs. Bozzle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_bozzle.md): Mr. Bozzle's wife, who assists in his detective work.
- [Lord Peterborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lord_peterborough.md): An elderly peer whose title eventually passes to Mr. Glascock.
- [Mr. Bideawhile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/old_mr_bideawhile.md): The family solicitor for the Stanburys and Trevelyans.
- [Sir Peter Mancrudy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/sir_peter_mancrudy.md): A friend of Sir Marmaduke who helps him with financial matters.
- [Lady Peterborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lady_peterborough.md): Lord Peterborough's wife, who appears at Monkhams.
- [Mrs. Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_clifford.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears at social gatherings.
- [Charles Glascock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/charles_glascock.md): Mr. Glascock's brother, who inherits the title.
- [Mrs. Crumbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_crumbie.md): A couple who are friends of the Stanburys in Exeter.
- [Mr. Crump](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_crump.md): A clergyman who competes with Mr. Gibson for a living.
- [Mr. Julius Cropper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_julius_cropper.md): A business associate of Brooke Burgess in the banking firm.
- [Mrs. Powel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_powel.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears in London society.
- [Mr. Jennings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_jennings.md): A lawyer consulted by the Trevelyans during their separation.
- [Mrs. Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_fuller.md): A friend of the Outhouses who appears in their social circle.
- [Major Magruder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/major_magruder.md): A military friend of Sir Marmaduke who helps with his affairs.
- [Mrs. Ellison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_ellison.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears in the London social scene.
- [Mr. Gore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_gore.md): A colleague of Hugh Stanbury at the newspaper.
- [Mrs. Fairfax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_fairfax.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears in society.
- [Jane Marriott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/jane_marriott.md): A friend of Nora Rowley who appears in the London social circle.
- [Mrs. Merton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_merton.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears at social events.
- [Lord Cantrip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lord_cantrip.md): A politician who employs Hugh Stanbury as a correspondent.
- [Dr. Turbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/dr_turbury.md): A doctor who attends to Trevelyan during his illness.
- [Dr. Nevill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/dr_nevill.md): A doctor who treats Trevelyan in England.
- [Harry Burgess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/harry_burgess.md): A clergyman and relative of the Burgess family.
- [Dr. Ball](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/dr_ball.md): A doctor in Exeter who attends to Miss Stanbury.
- [Rev. Oliphant Outhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/rev_oliphant_outhouse.md): Mr. Outhouse's brother, also a clergyman.
- [Frederic Osborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/frederic_osborne.md): Colonel Osborne's son, briefly mentioned.
- [Count Buonarosci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/count_buonarosci.md): An Italian acquaintance of the Trevelyans in Siena.
- [Mrs. Peacock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mrs_peacock.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears in London society.
- [Mr. Soames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_soames.md): A deceased friend of Miss Stanbury mentioned in her will.
- [Lady Banbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lady_banbury.md): A friend of the Rowleys who appears in London society.
- [Lord Bowles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lord_bowles.md): A politician mentioned in connection with Hugh Stanbury's work.
- [Uncle Jonas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/uncle_jonas.md): An uncle of the Stanbury sisters, mentioned in passing.
- [Uncle Oliphant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/uncle_oliphant.md): An uncle of the Outhouse family, mentioned briefly.
- [Louey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/louey.md): The young son of Louis and Emily Trevelyan.
- [Wally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/wally.md): A friend of the Rowley family, possibly a suitor of Nora.
- [Lucy and Sophy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/lucy_and_sophy.md): Two young friends of the Rowley sisters.
- [Miss Sophia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/miss_sophia.md): A friend of the French sisters in Exeter.
- [Florence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/florence.md): A friend of Nora Rowley mentioned in the London social circle.
- [George Glascock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/george_glascock.md): Mr. Glascock's younger brother, who inherits the title.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mary.md): A servant or relative of the Stanbury family.
- [Poulter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/poulter.md): A servant or tradesman mentioned in the Exeter storyline.
- [Gregg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/gregg.md): A friend of Colonel Osborne mentioned in passing.
- [Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/jones.md): A generic name used for a servant or minor character.
- [Thomas Gibson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/thomas_gibson.md): A relative of Mr. Gibson mentioned in the Exeter storyline.
- [Mr. Trewillian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/he_knew_he_was_right_se/characters/mr_trewillian.md): A friend of the Trevelyans who appears in the London social scene.

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