Character guide

Alastair Maclean

major

Also known as Alastair, Maclean, Captain Maclean

A Highland gentleman who misses his way and becomes a central figure in the narrative.

Mr. Samuel Johnson

major

Also known as Johnson, Mr. Johnson, Samuel, Sam

A learned and opinionated Englishman who travels through the Highlands.

Mr. Nicholas Kyd

major

Also known as Colin, Mr. Kyd, Kyd, Nicol Kyd

A mysterious and resourceful man of Greyhouses with hidden motives.

Sir John Norreys

major

Also known as Sir John Norreys of Weston, Norreys, John

A proud English gentleman with a troubled past and family secrets.

Amos Midwinter

major

Also known as Midwinter, Master Midwinter

A young man of uncertain origins who becomes entangled in the plot.

Duchess Kitty

major

Also known as Lady Duchess Kitty, Kitty, the Duchess

A spirited noblewoman traveling incognito with a secret mission.

Claudia Norreys

supporting

Also known as Claudia, Norreys, Miss Claudia, Miss Claudia Grevel

A lady of grace and mystery connected to the Norreys family.

Edom Lowrie

supporting

Also known as Edom, Mr. Lowrie, Edom Lowrie

A rough and clumsy fellow with a role in the unfolding events.

General Oglethorpe

supporting

Also known as Oglethorpe, James Oglethorpe, Gen'ral Oglethorpe

A military leader and colonial governor involved in affairs of state.

Charles Hay

supporting

Also known as Tinnis, Mr. Charlie, Mr. Charles Hay of Tinnis

A young Scottish laird with a fiery temperament.

Sir Christopher Lacy

supporting

Also known as Kit Lacy, Kit, Lacy

A charming and enigmatic gentleman with a theatrical air.

Black Benjamin

supporting

Also known as Benjamin, Benjy, Gypsy Ben, Ben, Bennet

A gypsy with a dark reputation and hidden loyalties.

Squire Thicknesse

supporting

Also known as Squire

A local landowner with a gruff manner and a role in the story.

Jack Norreys

supporting

Also known as Jack, Norreys

A younger relative of Sir John Norreys with a reckless streak.

Mrs. Peckover

minor

A housekeeper or landlady who provides lodging and local gossip.

Mr. Secretary Murray

minor

Also known as Mr. Murray

A government secretary involved in political machinations.

Mr. James Boswell

supporting

Also known as Mr. Boswell, Boswell

A young Scottish biographer and companion to Johnson.

Diana

minor

A mysterious woman who appears briefly in the narrative.

General Wade

minor

Also known as Wade

A British military commander known for building roads in the Highlands.

Giles

minor

Also known as the Hare, The butler Giles

A butler or servant with a quick wit and sharp tongue.

Moonbeam

minor

A horse or pet with a notable presence in the story.

Henry Talbot

minor

Also known as Harry

A young man with connections to the main characters.

Journeyman John

supporting

Also known as XIII Journeyman John, John

A traveling craftsman who offers shelter and wisdom.

Mr. Francis Wise

minor

Also known as Mr. Wise

A scholarly gentleman with antiquarian interests.

Duke of Beaufort

minor

Also known as Beaufort

A nobleman involved in political and social circles.

Methody Sam

minor

Also known as Sam, the Methody

A religious enthusiast with a distinctive manner of speech.

Mr. Pelham

minor

A politician or official mentioned in dispatches.

Sir Edward Turner

minor

Also known as Sir Edward, Edward

A baronet with a role in local affairs.

Brother Gilly

minor

Also known as Gilly

A religious figure or monk with a brief appearance.

Jerry Tusser

minor

Also known as Jeremy

A local character with a rough and ready demeanor.

Brightwell

minor

Also known as Miserly Brightwell

A miserly figure known for his tightfisted ways.

Kitty of Queensberry

minor

Also known as Queensberry, Kitty

A noblewoman with a connection to the Duchess Kitty.

Stable Bill

minor

Also known as Bill, Billy

A stable hand or groom who tends to horses.

Hamilton

minor

A Scottish name mentioned in passing, possibly a servant.

Lochiel

minor

A Highland clan chief referenced in the narrative.

Lady Norreys

minor

Also known as Norreys

The wife or mother of Sir John Norreys.

Faith

minor

A young woman with a brief but poignant role.

Cousin Johnnie

minor

Also known as Johnnie

A relative of one of the main characters.

Mr. Sebastian Derwent

minor

Also known as Mr. Derwent

A gentleman with a minor role in the proceedings.

Menelaus

minor

A classical reference used as a name for a character or pet.

King George

minor

Also known as George

The reigning monarch, mentioned in political contexts.

Tetty

minor

A nickname for a female character, possibly a servant.

Sir Watkin Wynn

minor

Also known as Sir Watkin

A Welsh baronet and politician mentioned in the story.

Sir Sandy

minor

A Scottish knight or laird with a minor appearance.

Tom Heather

minor

Also known as Tom

A local man with a small role in the plot.

John Drummond

minor

A Scottish name mentioned in the narrative.

Achilles

minor

A classical figure referenced as a name or comparison.

Lord George Murray

minor

Also known as Lord George, Yesterday Lord George

A Jacobite general mentioned in historical context.

Cumberland

minor

The Duke of Cumberland, a British military leader.

Lady Mary Capell

minor

Also known as Mary, Lady Mary

A pretty noblewoman mentioned in social contexts.

Mr. Pope

minor

Also known as Pope

The poet Alexander Pope, referenced in conversation.

Traquair

minor

A Scottish earl or location mentioned in passing.

Nunkie

minor

A nickname for an uncle or older male relative.

Old Puffin

minor

Also known as Puffin

A character with a comical or eccentric nature.

Job Lee

minor

Also known as Job, Lee

A servant or laborer with a minor role.

Kingston

minor

A nobleman or place name mentioned briefly.

Mr. Andrew Watson

minor

Also known as Andrew Watson, Andrew

A gentleman with a small part in the story.

Mr. Baptist Leveson-Gower

minor

Also known as Mr. Leveson-Gower

A politician or nobleman mentioned in dispatches.

Zerry

minor

A mysterious or minor character with a brief appearance.

Alcinous

minor

A classical figure referenced in the narrative.

Mr. Solicitor

minor

A legal official with a minor role.

Simon Lovat

minor

Also known as Simon

A Scottish clan chief mentioned in historical context.

The Prince

minor

A royal figure, possibly the Young Pretender.

Lady Briseis

minor

A classical name used for a character or allusion.

Sir Robert Grosvenor

minor

Also known as Sir Robert, Grosvenor

A baronet mentioned in social or political contexts.