Character guide

Mr. Incoul

major

Also known as E. A. S Mr. Incoul, Incoul, Harmon Incoul, Harmon

A wealthy, preoccupied man whose misadventures drive the plot.

Lenox Leigh

major

Also known as Leigh, Lenox, Lee, young Leigh

A charming but reckless young man entangled in the central conflict.

Miss Maida Barhyte

major

Also known as Miss Barhyte, Barhyte, Maida

A young woman whose marriage plans become a key plot point.

Mr. Blydenburg

supporting

Also known as a Mr. Blydenburg, Blydenburg

A mysterious figure whose actions influence events.

Mirette

supporting

Also known as Mlle . Mirette, the bagou Mirette

A French performer with a role in the social intrigue.

Mrs. Incoul

supporting

Also known as Incoul, Poor Incoul

Mr. Incoul's wife, caught in the unfolding drama.

Mrs. Barhyte

supporting

Maida's mother, involved in social maneuvering.

Milly

minor

A young woman connected to the main characters.

Karl

minor

A servant or attendant who grows a moustache.

The Prince

minor

Also known as Prince Charming

A titled figure who appears in social scenes.

Isabel

minor

A woman with a brief but notable role.

Mazzantini

minor

A bullfighter or performer mentioned in context.

Mr. Clarence May

minor

Also known as May

A character who expostulates in a later chapter.

Miss Blydenburg

minor

Also known as Blydenburg

A female relative of Mr. Blydenburg.

De la Dèche

minor

A minor character with a French name.

Mr. Wainwaring

minor

A character who appears in the narrative briefly.

Archibald

minor

A named individual with a small role.

Mrs. Bunker

minor

Also known as Mrs. Bunker Hill

A minor character, possibly a landlady or neighbor.

Mr. Leigh

minor

An older relative of Lenox Leigh.

Minucius

minor

A classical or historical name briefly referenced.

Balaguine

minor

A minor character with a single mention.