Character guide

Laura Willowes

major

Also known as Lolly, Poor Lolly, Aunt Lolly, So Laura, the unconcerned Laura, Great Mop, Great Mop Laura, Laura Erminia Willowes, Dear Laura, Dear Lolly, Dearest Lolly, Auntie Lolly, Auntie Laura

The protagonist, a spinster who moves to the countryside and discovers a pact with the Devil.

Titus

supporting

Laura's nephew, a central figure in her family life in London.

Henry Willowes

supporting

Also known as Caroline, Henry, a Miss Caroline Fawcett, the Willowes, grandfather Henry, Willowes, Even Henry and Caroline

Laura's brother, a conventional man who disapproves of her independence.

Satan

major

Also known as the Devil, The Devil

The Devil, who appears as a mysterious figure in the countryside and offers Laura freedom.

Mrs. Leak

supporting

A local woman in the village who becomes Laura's acquaintance.

Everard Vaterlein

supporting

Also known as Everard

A mysterious man associated with the Devil's circle in the countryside.

James

minor

Also known as Jim

A local man in the village, possibly a servant or farmer.

Mr. Saunter

minor

A gentleman in the village, part of the local social circle.

Sibyl Mauleverer

minor

Also known as Sibyl, Miss Sibyl Mauleverer, Miss Mauleverer

A friend or acquaintance of Laura's in the countryside.

Mr. Gurdon

minor

A local man, possibly a farmer or tradesman.

Emma

minor

Also known as Aunt Emmy, Emmy, Emily, red-haired Emily

Laura's aunt or relative, part of the family circle.

Pandora Williams

minor

Also known as Pandora

A woman in the village, possibly a friend of Laura's.

Henry Perry

minor

Also known as Henry

A local man, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Mrs. Willowes

minor

Also known as the Willowes

Laura's mother or a relative, mentioned in family context.

Fancy Willowes

minor

Also known as Fancy

A relative of Laura's, possibly a cousin or niece.

Mr. Arbuthnot

minor

A gentleman in the village, part of the local social scene.

Mr. Jones

minor

Also known as Poor Mr. Jones

A local man, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

Miss Carloe

minor

Also known as Kind Miss Carloe

A woman in the village, possibly a friend or helper.

Miss Willowes

minor

Also known as Miss Willowes of Lady Place, Lady Place

A relative of Laura's, possibly an older spinster aunt.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor who took the new house up on the hill

A doctor who moves into the village, a neighbor of Laura's.

Miss Larpent

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a spinster or widow.

Mr. Willowes

minor

Also known as Willowes

A male relative of Laura's, possibly her father or uncle.

Nannie Quantrell

minor

Also known as Nannie

A servant or nurse in the Willowes household.

Marion

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

Mrs. Garland

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a neighbor or shopkeeper.

Billy Thomas

minor

Also known as young Billy Thomas, Young Billy Thomas, Billy Thomas

A young man from the village who becomes a footman.

Aunt Salome

minor

Also known as Salome, great-great-aunt Salome

An ancestor of Laura's, mentioned in family history.

Vinegar Tom

minor

Also known as Vinegar

A cat or familiar spirit associated with the Devil's circle.

Sir Ralph Maulgrave

minor

Also known as Maulgrave, Sir Ralph

A local landowner or gentleman in the countryside.

Miss Minnie

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a spinster or widow.

Miss Jane

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a friend or relative.

Mrs. Trumpet

minor

A woman in the village, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Fuseli

minor

An artist or historical figure mentioned in passing.

Mr. Wolf-Saunders

minor

Also known as Saunders, Mr. Saunders

A gentleman in the village, part of the local social circle.

Tito

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or child.

Adam

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local man.

Dunlop

minor

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or servant.

Old Luxmoor

minor

Also known as Luxmoor

An elderly man in the village, possibly a farmer.

Ratafee

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or child.

Kit Bendigo

minor

Also known as Kit, poor old Kit

A minor character, possibly a servant or local man.

Mr. Bunting

minor

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

Sprat

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or servant.

Mr. Dodbury

minor

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.