# Lady Audley’s Secret — Character guide

> Key figures in Lady Audley’s Secret by M. E. Braddon.

- [Robert Audley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/robert_audley.md): A young barrister who investigates the disappearance of his friend George Talboys.
- [Lady Audley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/lady_audley.md): The beautiful young wife of Sir Michael Audley, with a mysterious past.
- [George Talboys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/george_talboys.md): Robert Audley's friend who mysteriously vanishes after returning from Australia.
- [Sir Michael Audley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/sir_michael_audley.md): A wealthy baronet who marries the young Lucy Graham.
- [Alicia Audley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/alicia_audley.md): Sir Michael's spirited daughter who is in love with Robert Audley.
- [Phoebe Marks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/phoebe_marks.md): Lady Audley's maid who becomes entangled in her mistress's secrets.
- [Luke Marks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/luke_marks.md): Phoebe's coarse and ambitious husband who runs the Castle Inn.
- [Clara Talboys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/clara_talboys.md): George Talboys's strong-willed sister who aids Robert's investigation.
- [Mr. Harcourt Talboys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mr_harcourt_talboys.md): George Talboys's stern and unforgiving father.
- [Helen Talboys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/helen_talboys.md): George Talboys's first wife, believed to have died young.
- [Georgey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/georgey.md): The young son of George and Helen Talboys.
- [Dr. Alwyn Mosgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/dr_alwyn_mosgrave.md): A physician from London consulted about Lady Audley's sanity.
- [Mr. Maldon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mr_maldon.md): Helen Talboys's father, a drunken former naval officer.
- [Miss Tonks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/miss_tonks.md): A gossipy spinster who boards at Mrs. Vincent's school.
- [Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/bob.md): A dissipated cousin of Robert Audley who dies abroad.
- [Mrs. Plowson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_plowson.md): The woman who cares for little Georgey in London.
- [Mrs. Maloney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_maloney.md): Robert Audley's loyal housekeeper in London.
- [Miss Morley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/miss_morley.md): A friend of Alicia Audley who visits Audley Court.
- [Mrs. Barkamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_barkamb.md): An elderly lady who lives near Audley Court.
- [Mrs. Marks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_marks.md): Luke Marks's mother, who lives at the Castle Inn.
- [Richards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/richards.md): A servant at Audley Court who assists Robert.
- [Mrs. Martyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_martyn.md): A woman who keeps a lodging house in London.
- [Mrs. Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mrs_vincent.md): The mistress of a school where Lucy Graham once taught.
- [Mr. Marchmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/mr_marchmont.md): A solicitor who handles legal matters for the Audley family.
- [Monsieur Val](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/monsieur_val.md): A French hairdresser visited by Lady Audley in London.
- [Farmer Atkinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/farmer_atkinson.md): A farmer near Audley Court who provides information.

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