# No Name — Character guide

> Key figures in No Name by Wilkie Collins.

- [Magdalen Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/magdalen_vanstone.md): The determined younger daughter of the Vanstone family, who schemes to reclaim her inheritance.
- [Norah Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/norah_vanstone.md): Magdalen's older, more cautious sister, who eventually marries George Bartram.
- [Mrs. Lecount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_lecount.md): Noel Vanstone's cunning and loyal housekeeper, who opposes Magdalen's schemes.
- [Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/noel_vanstone.md): The sickly, wealthy cousin of the Vanstone sisters, who inherits the family fortune.
- [Captain Wragge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/captain_wragge.md): A charming, unscrupulous swindler who becomes Magdalen's ally and mentor.
- [Miss Garth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/miss_garth.md): The devoted governess to the Vanstone sisters, who remains a steadfast friend.
- [Mr. Pendril](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mr_pendril.md): The family solicitor who handles the Vanstone estate and advises the sisters.
- [George Bartram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/george_bartram.md): The kind-hearted nephew of Admiral Bartram, who falls in love with Norah.
- [Admiral Bartram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/admiral_bartram.md): The eccentric uncle of George Bartram and owner of St. Crux mansion.
- [Mrs. Wragge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_wragge.md): Captain Wragge's simple-minded, good-natured wife, who aids Magdalen unknowingly.
- [Frank Clare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/frank_clare.md): Magdalen's former fiancé, a weak-willed man who abandons her for a career in Canada.
- [Michael Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/michael_vanstone.md): The deceased father of Magdalen and Norah, whose secret marriage causes the inheritance crisis.
- [Andrew Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/andrew_vanstone.md): The late Mr. Vanstone's brother, who inherits the estate and dies shortly after.
- [Mrs. Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_vanstone.md): The mother of Magdalen and Norah, who dies early in the story.
- [Mr. Bygrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mr_bygrave.md): An alias used by Captain Wragge during his schemes with Magdalen.
- [Miss Bygrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/miss_bygrave.md): An alias used by Magdalen when posing as Captain Wragge's niece.
- [John Loscombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/john_loscombe.md): A solicitor who represents Magdalen in her legal battles.
- [Mrs. Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_drake.md): The housekeeper at St. Crux, loyal to Admiral Bartram.
- [Old Mazey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/old_mazey.md): An old sailor and friend of Admiral Bartram, who assists George.
- [Captain Kirke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/captain_kirke.md): A sea captain who becomes a friend and later husband to Magdalen.
- [Louisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/louisa.md): A maid in the Vanstone household, later employed by Mrs. Lecount.
- [Mr. Huxtable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mr_huxtable.md): A local tradesman and friend of the Vanstone family.
- [Miss Marrable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/miss_marrable.md): A neighbor and acquaintance of the Vanstone sisters.
- [Mr. Merrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mr_merrick.md): A doctor who attends to Noel Vanstone during his illness.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/julia.md): A friend of Magdalen's from her school days.
- [Alfred de Bleriot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/alfred_de_bleriot.md): A general agent in London employed by Mrs. Lecount.
- [Mrs. Attwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_attwood.md): A landlady who provides lodging to Magdalen.
- [Miss Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/miss_blake.md): A friend of Norah's who appears briefly.
- [Allonby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/allonby.md): A friend of Frank Clare's who appears briefly.
- [Falkland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/falkland.md): A historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [Sophia Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/sophia_drake.md): A relative of Mrs. Drake who appears briefly.
- [Mrs. Girdlestone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_girdlestone.md): A neighbor of the Vanstones who dies early in the story.
- [Abraham Bulmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/abraham_bulmer.md): A detective sergeant who investigates the Vanstone case.
- [Matilda Wragge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/matilda_wragge.md): Captain Wragge's mother, mentioned in passing.
- [Lydia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/lydia.md): A character from a play referenced in the story.
- [Professor Lecompte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/professor_lecompte.md): A professor from Zurich, mentioned in relation to Mrs. Lecount.
- [Major Kirke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/major_kirke.md): Captain Kirke's brother, mentioned briefly.
- [Mrs. Ruddock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/no_name_se/characters/mrs_ruddock.md): A lodging-house keeper who provides information to Mr. Loscombe.

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