# Man and Wife — Character guide

> Key figures in Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins.

- [Geoffrey Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/geoffrey_delamayn.md): A selfish athlete and gentleman, central to the marriage plot and scandal.
- [Anne Silvester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/anne_silvester.md): A governess whose secret marriage drives much of the novel's conflict.
- [Sir Patrick Lundie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/sir_patrick_lundie.md): A wise, witty Scottish lawyer who advises the main characters.
- [Arnold Brinkworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/arnold_brinkworth.md): A young gentleman entangled in a secret marriage and its consequences.
- [Blanche Lundie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/blanche_lundie.md): Sir Patrick's niece, a spirited young woman in love with Arnold.
- [Lady Lundie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/lady_lundie.md): Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, a strict and conventional widow.
- [Hester Dethridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/hester_dethridge.md): A mysterious mute servant with a tragic past.
- [Julius Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/julius_delamayn.md): Geoffrey's younger brother, a kind and scholarly man.
- [Mr. Bishopriggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_bishopriggs.md): A sly, comic innkeeper who becomes involved in the plot.
- [Mrs. Glenarm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_glenarm.md): A wealthy widow courted by Geoffrey for her money.
- [Mr. Vanborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_vanborough.md): Anne's father, a diplomat with a scandalous past.
- [Lady Jane Parnell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/lady_jane_parnell.md): A gossipy society lady who spreads rumors.
- [Mrs. Vanborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_vanborough.md): Anne's mother, a quiet and suffering woman.
- [Lady Holchester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/lady_holchester.md): Geoffrey and Julius's mother, a dignified matriarch.
- [Mr. Speedwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_speedwell.md): A doctor attending to characters' health.
- [Mrs. Karnegie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_karnegie.md): The landlady of the inn where Anne stays.
- [Mr. Crum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_crum.md): A lawyer in Glasgow handling Anne's case.
- [Mr. Karnegie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_karnegie.md): The innkeeper, husband to Mrs. Karnegie.
- [Sir Thomas Lundie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/sir_thomas_lundie.md): Blanche's deceased father, mentioned in backstory.
- [Reuben Limbrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/reuben_limbrick.md): A brutal man connected to Hester Dethridge's past.
- [Craig Fernie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/craig_fernie.md): A location name personified in dialogue.
- [Mr. Camp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_camp.md): A lawyer involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Mrs. Dethridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_dethridge.md): Hester Dethridge's mother-in-law, mentioned in backstory.
- [Miss Lundie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/miss_lundie.md): Sir Patrick's sister, briefly mentioned.
- [Joel Dethridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/joel_dethridge.md): Hester Dethridge's husband, a cruel man.
- [Mrs. Silvester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_silvester.md): Anne's mother, deceased before the story.
- [Jaffray Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/jaffray_delamayn.md): An ancestor of Geoffrey, mentioned in family history.
- [Mrs. Geoffrey Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mrs_geoffrey_delamayn.md): Geoffrey's wife, mentioned late in the story.
- [Miss Karnegie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/miss_karnegie.md): The Karnegies' daughter, briefly mentioned.

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