Character guide

Lucetta

major

Also known as Loreen, Miss Lucetta, Miss Loreen, Poor Miss Lucetta

A nervous and restrained young woman, one of the Knollys sisters.

Mr. Gryce

major

Also known as Gryce

A detective investigating the mysteries surrounding the Knollys family.

Amelia Butterworth

major

Also known as Miss Butterworth, Amelia, Dear Miss Butterworth

An inquisitive older woman who assists Mr. Gryce in the investigation.

William Knollys

supporting

Also known as William, Mr. William, little William

A member of the Knollys family, often referred to as foolish.

Mr. Trohm

supporting

Also known as Trohm, A Mr. Trohm, Master Trohm

A brave man involved in the events at the Knollys house.

Mother Jane

supporting

Also known as Old Mother Jane, the real Mother Jane

An elderly woman with knowledge of the Knollys family secrets.

Miss Knollys

supporting

Also known as the elder Miss Knollys

The elder of the Knollys sisters, reserved and dignified.

Deacon Spear

minor

Also known as Deacon, Spear, The Deacon

A local deacon who interacts with the Knollys family.

Simsbury

minor

Also known as Mr. Simsbury

A man who appears in connection with the ghostly coach legend.

Hannah

minor

A servant or helper in the Knollys household.

Charles Knollys

supporting

Also known as Charles

A member of the Knollys family, possibly deceased or missing.

Althea Knollys

minor

Also known as Althea, Poor Althea

A tragic figure from the Knollys family's past.

Rob Allers

minor

Also known as Rob, little Rob

A young boy who appears in the story.

Obadiah Trohm

minor

A relative of Mr. Trohm, possibly deceased.

Mrs. Carter

minor

Also known as Carter, old Carter

The owner or manager of Hotel Carter.

Saracen

minor

A dog belonging to the Knollys family.

Mr. Ostrander

minor

A man who appears in connection with the investigation.

Old Mr. Knollys

minor

Also known as Mr. Knollys, papa Knollys

The elderly patriarch of the Knollys family.

Silly Rufus

minor

A simple-minded man living in the Knollys household.

Mrs. Knollys

minor

The mother of the Knollys family, often mentioned but not seen.

Young Mr. Chittenden

minor

Also known as Mr. Chittenden

A young man who shows interest in one of the Knollys sisters.

Elizabeth D. Shepard

minor

Also known as Lizzie

A woman mentioned in connection with the Knollys family.

Althea Burroughs

minor

Also known as poor Althea

A woman from the past, possibly connected to Charles Knollys.

Mrs. Jenkins

minor

A local woman who provides information.

Lena

minor

A young girl mentioned in the story.

Meeley Butterworth

minor

Also known as Meeley, Butterworth

A relative of Amelia Butterworth.