Character guide

Hester Vernon

major

Also known as Hester, Miss Hester, poor Hester, Princess Hester

The protagonist, a young woman navigating family and romance.

Catherine Vernon

major

Also known as Catherine, Aunt Catherine, Dear Catherine, Cousin Catherine

The formidable matriarch of the Vernon family.

Edward Vernon

major

Also known as Edward, Mr. Vernon, old Mr. Vernon, Ned, Cousin Edward

A central male character, often the narrator or focal point.

Harry Vernon

supporting

Also known as Harry, Mr. Harry, young Harry, Poor Harry, Cousin Harry

A good-natured young Vernon family member.

John Vernon

supporting

Also known as John, Mr. John Vernon, Poor John, Mrs. John Vernon

A Vernon family member, often referred to with his wife.

Emma Ashton

supporting

Also known as Emma, Ashton, the persistent Emma

A persistent young woman and romantic rival.

Roland Ashton

supporting

Also known as Roland, young Ashton, Mr. Roland, Dear Roland

A young man involved in the romantic entanglements.

Ellen Vernon

supporting

Also known as Ellen, Nell, Nelly, Cousin Ellen

A Vernon family member, often called Nell or Nelly.

Captain Morgan

supporting

Also known as old Captain Morgan, old Morgan, Uncle Morgan

An elderly captain and family friend or relation.

Mr. Mildmay Vernon

minor

Also known as Mr. Mildmay, Mildmay Vernon

A Vernon relative with a distinct presence.

Ellen Merridew

minor

Also known as Ellen, Nelly, Merridew, Mrs. Ellen

A member of the Merridew family.

Mr. Rule

minor

Also known as Poor Mr. Rule, old Rule, Mr. Rule

A poor old man connected to the Vernon household.

Mrs. Morgan

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Morgan, dear Mrs. Morgan

The wife of Captain Morgan.

Miss Matilda Vernon-Ridgway

minor

Also known as Miss Matilda, Matilda, Miss Vernon-Ridgway

A Vernon-Ridgway relation.

Algernon Merridew

minor

Also known as Algy, Mrs. Algernon Merridew, young Merridew

A member of the Merridew family.

Elinor

minor

Also known as Nell

A minor female character.

Miss Martha Vernon

minor

Also known as Martha, Miss Martha

A Vernon family member.

Mrs. Reginald Vernon

minor

Also known as Mrs. Reginald

Wife of Reginald Vernon.

Mr. Sellon

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Rowley

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.

Mr. Merridew

minor

Also known as young Mr. Merridew, old Mr. Merridew

A member of the Merridew family.

William

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.

Reginald Merridew

minor

Also known as Reginald, young Reginald Merridew

A young Merridew family member.

Mr. Ashton

minor

Also known as Ashton

Father of Roland and Emma Ashton.

Marshall

minor

Also known as villain Marshall

A minor character, possibly a villain.

Mr. Pounce

minor

A minor character.

Miss Ashton

minor

A member of the Ashton family.

Mary Wargrave

minor

Also known as Mary, little Mary

A minor character, possibly a child.

Bee

minor

A minor character.

Little Katie

minor

Also known as Katie, Kate

A minor child character.

Mrs. Rule

minor

Wife of Mr. Rule.

Sir John Westwood

minor

Also known as Sir John

A baronet mentioned in the narrative.

Young Mr. Norris

minor

A minor character.

Mrs. Redfern

minor

A minor character.

Lady Ethelinda

minor

A minor aristocratic character.