Character guide

Robert Audley

major

Also known as Robert, Mr. Audley, Mr. Robert Audley, Audley, Mister Audley

A young barrister who investigates the disappearance of his friend George Talboys.

Lady Audley

major

Also known as Audley, Lucy Audley, Lucy, Miss Lucy Graham, Lucy Graham, Miss Graham, the late Miss Lucy Graham

The beautiful young wife of Sir Michael Audley, with a mysterious past.

George Talboys

major

Also known as Mr. Talboys, Talboys, Mr. George Talboys, poor George

Robert Audley's friend who mysteriously vanishes after returning from Australia.

Sir Michael Audley

supporting

Also known as Sir Michael, Michael, Michael Audley, Dear Sir Michael

A wealthy baronet who marries the young Lucy Graham.

Alicia Audley

supporting

Also known as Miss Alicia, Alicia, Miss Alicia Audley, Miss Audley, poor Alicia

Sir Michael's spirited daughter who is in love with Robert Audley.

Phoebe Marks

supporting

Also known as Phoebe, poor Phoebe, Marks

Lady Audley's maid who becomes entangled in her mistress's secrets.

Luke Marks

supporting

Also known as Luke, Mr. Luke Marks, Mr. Marks

Phoebe's coarse and ambitious husband who runs the Castle Inn.

Clara Talboys

supporting

Also known as Miss Clara Talboys, Clara Talboys, Miss Talboys

George Talboys's strong-willed sister who aids Robert's investigation.

Mr. Harcourt Talboys

minor

Also known as Mr. Talboys, Harcourt Talboys, Mr. Harcourt - Talboys

George Talboys's stern and unforgiving father.

Helen Talboys

supporting

Also known as Talboys, Helen, this Helen Talboys, Helen Maldon

George Talboys's first wife, believed to have died young.

Georgey

minor

Also known as Little Georgey, little Georgey, Master Georgey

The young son of George and Helen Talboys.

Dr. Alwyn Mosgrave

minor

Also known as Dr. Mosgrave, Alwyn Mosgrave

A physician from London consulted about Lady Audley's sanity.

Mr. Maldon

minor

Also known as Maldon, a Mr. Maldon, Captain Maldon, a Captain Maldon, Lieutenant Maldon

Helen Talboys's father, a drunken former naval officer.

Miss Tonks

minor

Also known as Tonks

A gossipy spinster who boards at Mrs. Vincent's school.

Bob

minor

Also known as poor Cousin Bob

A dissipated cousin of Robert Audley who dies abroad.

Mr. Dawson

minor

Also known as Dawson, poor Mr. Dawson

The local surgeon of Audley village.

Sir Harry Towers

minor

Also known as Sir Harry, Towers, poor Sir Harry Towers, Harry

A baronet who courts Alicia Audley.

Mrs. Plowson

minor

Also known as Mrs. Plowson, Plowson, a Mrs. Plowson

The woman who cares for little Georgey in London.

Mrs. Maloney

minor

Also known as honest Mrs. Maloney

Robert Audley's loyal housekeeper in London.

Miss Morley

minor

A friend of Alicia Audley who visits Audley Court.

Mrs. Barkamb

minor

An elderly lady who lives near Audley Court.

Mr. White

minor

A lawyer consulted by Robert Audley.

Mrs. Marks

minor

Luke Marks's mother, who lives at the Castle Inn.

Richards

minor

Also known as Mr. Richards

A servant at Audley Court who assists Robert.

Mrs. Dawson

minor

The wife of the local surgeon.

Mrs. Martyn

minor

A woman who keeps a lodging house in London.

Mr. Martin

minor

Also known as Martin

A steward or agent at Audley Court.

Mrs. Vincent

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Vincent, young Vincent, this Mrs. Vincent

The mistress of a school where Lucy Graham once taught.

Miss Elizabeth Ann Bince

minor

Also known as Miss Bince

A teacher at Mrs. Vincent's school.

Mr. Marchmont

minor

A solicitor who handles legal matters for the Audley family.

Monsieur Val

minor

A French hairdresser visited by Lady Audley in London.

Farmer Atkinson

minor

Also known as Atkinson

A farmer near Audley Court who provides information.