# Miss Marjoribanks — Character guide

> Key figures in Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Lucilla Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lucilla_marjoribanks.md): The brilliant and determined heroine who manages her household and social circle with charm and ambition.
- [Miss Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_marjoribanks.md): Lucilla's formal title, often used by the narrator and townspeople to refer to her.
- [Dr. Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/dr_marjoribanks.md): Lucilla's father, a respected physician in Carlingford who indulges his daughter's schemes.
- [Tom Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/tom_marjoribanks.md): Lucilla's hapless cousin who returns from India and causes family complications.
- [Mr. Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_cavendish.md): A charming but unreliable suitor who courts Lucilla and later becomes entangled with Barbara.
- [Barbara Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/barbara_lake.md): A pretty but vain young woman who becomes a rival to Lucilla for Mr. Cavendish's attention.
- [Rose Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/rose_lake.md): Barbara's younger sister, often overshadowed but eventually finds her own path.
- [Mrs. Chiley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_chiley.md): A kind elderly neighbor and confidante to Lucilla, offering advice and gossip.
- [Mrs. Woodburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_woodburn.md): Barbara Lake after marriage, who becomes a discontented and sharp-tongued wife.
- [Mr. Ashburton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_ashburton.md): A serious and principled clergyman who becomes a potential match for Lucilla.
- [Mrs. Mortimer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_mortimer.md): A widow and friend of the Marjoribanks family, often involved in local social affairs.
- [Archdeacon Beverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/archdeacon_beverley.md): A high-ranking churchman and influential figure in Carlingford society.
- [Aunt Jemima](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/aunt_jemima.md): Lucilla's aunt who visits and offers domestic advice and support.
- [Nancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/nancy.md): The Marjoribanks' formidable and loyal housekeeper.
- [Mrs. Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_marjoribanks.md): Lucilla's deceased mother, often mentioned as a model of domestic virtue.
- [Mrs. Centum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_centum.md): A wealthy and somewhat eccentric couple who host social gatherings.
- [Colonel Chiley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/colonel_chiley.md): Mrs. Chiley's husband, a retired military man of few words.
- [Mr. Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_lake.md): The father of Barbara and Rose, a struggling drawing master.
- [Miss Bury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_bury.md): A spinster who keeps company with the Bury family and local gossips.
- [Mr. Bury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_bury.md): A local gentleman, often seen in Carlingford social circles.
- [General Travers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/general_travers.md): A retired military officer and friend of the Marjoribanks family.
- [Lady Richmond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lady_richmond.md): A titled lady who moves in the upper circles of Carlingford society.
- [Little Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/little_henry.md): A young boy related to the Marjoribanks, often under Lucilla's care.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/papa.md): Lucilla's affectionate term for her father, Dr. Marjoribanks.
- [Miss Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_brown.md): One of the Brown sisters, part of the local social scene.
- [Mr. Woodburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_woodburn.md): Barbara Lake's husband, a man of modest means and temper.
- [Dr. Rider](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/dr_rider.md): A young physician who assists Dr. Marjoribanks.
- [Old Mr. Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/old_mr_chiltern.md): An elderly gentleman who befriends Lucilla and her family.
- [Molly Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/molly_brown.md): One of the Brown sisters, known for her lively personality.
- [Sir John Richmond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/sir_john_richmond.md): A young baronet and potential suitor in Carlingford society.
- [John Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/john_brown.md): A local tradesman or servant, occasionally mentioned.
- [Mary Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mary_jane.md): A maid or servant in the Marjoribanks household.
- [Mr. Holden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_holden.md): A minor character who appears in social gatherings.
- [Nelly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/nelly.md): A woman from Mr. Ashburton's past, causing romantic tension.
- [Edward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/edward.md): A young man briefly mentioned in relation to family affairs.
- [Charlie Centum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/charlie_centum.md): The son of Mr. and Mrs. Centum, a young man about town.
- [Miss Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_lake.md): Another reference to Barbara or Rose Lake, used formally.
- [Charles Beverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/charles_beverley.md): A relative of the Archdeacon, occasionally in Carlingford.
- [Mary Chiley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mary_chiley.md): A daughter of the Chiley family, friend of Lucilla.
- [Major Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/major_brown.md): A retired military man and father of the Brown sisters.
- [Mr. Kavan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_kavan.md): A minor character who appears in social contexts.
- [Lady Western](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lady_western.md): A fashionable lady who visits Carlingford society.
- [Lydia Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/lydia_brown.md): One of the Brown sisters, known for her quiet demeanor.
- [Mr. Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_wentworth.md): A young clergyman briefly mentioned in the narrative.
- [Fanny Middleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/fanny_middleton.md): A young woman who appears in social gatherings.
- [Mrs. Beverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mrs_beverley.md): The wife of the Archdeacon, a quiet presence in society.
- [Oswald Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/oswald_brown.md): A young man with doubts about entering the church.
- [Osmond Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/osmond_brown.md): Another of the Brown brothers, mentioned briefly.
- [Mr. Garrett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/mr_garrett.md): A minor character in the social landscape.
- [Miss Hemmings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_hemmings.md): A spinster who participates in local gossip.
- [Betsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/betsy.md): A servant in the Marjoribanks household.
- [Miss Martha Blount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/miss_marjoribanks_se/characters/miss_martha_blount.md): An elderly spinster friend of the family.

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