Character guide

Lady Mason

major

Also known as young Mason, Mason, dear Lady Mason, crushing Lady Mason, Dear Lady Mason, poor Lady Mason, Very Noble Lady Mason, LIII Lady Mason

A widow accused of forging a codicil to secure Orley Farm for her son.

Felix Graham

major

Also known as Felix, Graham, Mr. Graham, Mr. Felix, poor Graham, Mr. Felix Graham, friend Graham, Master Graham, poor Felix, So Graham

A young barrister and suitor to Madeline Staveley, involved in the trial.

Lucius Mason

major

Also known as little Lucius Mason, baby Lucius, Mr. Mason, Lucius Mason, Lucius, young Lucius Mason, young Mason, Master Lucius, Mr. Lucius Mason

Lady Mason's son, the rightful owner of Orley Farm and a proud young man.

Mr. Furnival

major

Also known as the great Mr. Furnival, XII Mr. Furnival, Furnival, old Mr. Furnival, old Furnival, Mr. ¬†Furnival, Mr. Furnival⁠

A celebrated barrister and Lady Mason's legal counsel, with a troubled home life.

Mrs. Orme

major

Also known as dear Mrs. Orme, young Orme, This Mrs. Orme, Poor Mrs. Orme, Mrs. Orme⁠—intent

The gentle and kind-hearted daughter-in-law of Sir Peregrine Orme.

Samuel Dockwrath

major

Also known as Mr. Dockwrath, Mr. Samuel Dockwrath, Samuel, Sam, Dockwrath, XX Mr. Dockwrath, that Mr. Dockwrath, scoundrel Dockwrath

A vindictive attorney who uncovers evidence against Lady Mason.

Sir Peregrine Orme

major

Also known as Sir Peregrine, young Peregrine Orme, Peregrine Orme, Sir Peregrine Ormes, the Ormes, young Peregrine, Peregrine junior, poor Peregrine, Peregrine the younger, And Peregrine, young Orme

The elderly baronet of The Cleeve who befriends and proposes to Lady Mason.

Madeline Staveley

major

Also known as Madeline, young Staveley, Staveley, aunt Madeline, poor Madeline, Miss Madeline, Whereupon Madeline

The beautiful and virtuous daughter of Judge Staveley, loved by Felix Graham.

Miriam Usbech

supporting

Also known as Poor Miriam, young Kenneby, Miriam, John Kenneby, John, that John Kenneby whom Miriam Usbech did not marry, Kenneby, XLIII John Kenneby, poor Miriam, poor John Kenneby, Usbech, Miriam Dockwrath

A woman courted by John Kenneby, later married to Samuel Dockwrath.

Joseph Mason of Groby

major

Also known as Groby, Joseph Mason of Groby, Mr. Joseph Mason of Groby, Mrs. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Mr. Mason, Mason, degrees Joseph Mason, Joseph, Mr. Mason of Groby Park, Mason of Groby Park

Lady Mason's stepson who contests the will and claims Orley Farm.

Augustus Staveley

supporting

Also known as Augustus, Staveley, Gus, Mr. Staveley, uncle Gus, Mr. Augustus Staveley, Mr. Augustus, Master Augustus, Mrs. Augustus Staveley, Mrs. Staveley

The eldest son of Judge Staveley, a barrister and friend of Felix Graham.

Lady Staveley

supporting

Also known as young Staveley, Dear Lady Staveley, Poor Lady Staveley

The warm-hearted wife of Judge Staveley and mother of Madeline.

Mrs. Furnival

supporting

Also known as poor Mrs. Furnival, XI Mrs. Furnival, Poor Mrs. Furnival, dear Mrs. Furnival, XLIX Mrs. Furnival, LI Mrs. Furnival, Mrs. Furnival⁠—and, Mrs. ¬†Furnival

Mr. Furnival's neglected wife who suspects his fidelity.

Judge Staveley

supporting

Also known as the judge, Staveley

A respected judge and father of the Staveley family at Noningsby.

Mary Snow

supporting

Also known as Marian, Mary, poor Mary, Poor Mary, Poor Mary Snow, Snow, Snow père, Miss Mary

Felix Graham's former ward and fiancée, a simple and jealous girl.

Mr. Moulder

supporting

Also known as Moulder, whereat Mr. Moulder, Whereupon Mr. Moulder, the great Moulder, LXVII Mr. Moulder, Moulder⁠, Mr. Moulder⁠

A commercial traveler and friend of Dockwrath, fond of strong opinions.

Mr. Round

supporting

Also known as Mr. Round junior, The Mr. Round, Mr. Matthew, Mr. Round senior, Mr. Matthew Round, the Mr. Round, Round, Mat, this Mat, old Round, old Mr. Round, Old Mr. Round

A solicitor in Bedford Row who handles the Orley Farm case.

Mr. Chaffanbrass

supporting

Also known as Chaffanbrass, the great Chaffanbrass, Mr. Chaffanbrass⁠—either

A sharp and formidable barrister for the defense at the trial.

Sophia Furnival

supporting

Also known as Sophia, Sophy, Even Sophia Furnival, Dearest Sophia

Mr. Furnival's clever and ambitious daughter.

Mrs. Moulder

minor

Also known as Moulder

Mr. Moulder's wife, a practical and outspoken woman.

Mr. Kantwise

minor

Also known as Kantwise, this Mr. Kantwise

A traveling salesman of patent furniture, associate of Moulder.

Martha Biggs

minor

Also known as Miss Biggs, Martha Biggs, Miss Martha Biggs, Martha, Whereupon Miss Biggs, the anxious Martha, Biggs, Poor Martha Biggs, Martha Biggs⁠

Mrs. Furnival's nosy and devoted friend.

Miss Furnival

minor

Also known as Furnival, old Furnival, Miss. Furnival

Mr. Furnival's unmarried sister, a sharp-tongued woman.

Mr. Crabwitz

minor

Also known as Crabwitz

Mr. Furnival's clerk, often caught in the middle of domestic strife.

Solomon Aram

minor

Also known as old Solomon Aram, Solomon Aram, Mr. Solomon Aram, Mr.  Solomon Aram, Mr. Aram, Aram, Mr. Solomon

An attorney for the defense, working with Chaffanbrass.

Mr. Orme

minor

Also known as Orme, young Orme, Dear Mr. Orme, young Mr. Orme, Poor Mr. Orme, Young Mr. Orme, poor young Mr. Orme, Mr. Orme⁠, poor young Mr. Orme⁠

Sir Peregrine's deceased son, often remembered fondly.

Bridget Bolster

minor

Also known as Bolster, Bridget, The woman Bolster, That woman Bolster, Mrs. Bolster

A key witness in the Orley Farm trial, a former servant.

Young Peregrine

supporting

Also known as Peregrine Orme, Young Orme, Peregrine, Young Peregrine Orme, Poor Peregrine, Mr. Peregrine, Peregrine

Sir Peregrine's grandson, a young man in love with Madeline Staveley.

Sir Joseph Mason

minor

Also known as Sir Joseph, Joseph junior, Joseph senior, Joseph Mason, Joseph, poor Sir Joseph, Joe, old Sir Joseph Mason, old Sir Joseph

The deceased owner of Orley Farm, whose will is contested.

Lord Alston

minor

Also known as Alston, old Lord Alston, Lord Alston, Thus Alston

A local nobleman and neighbor to the Ormes.

Mrs. Baker

minor

Also known as Baker, poor Mrs. Baker

Lady Mason's faithful housekeeper at Orley Farm.

Mr. Kenneby

minor

Also known as Kenneby

John Kenneby's father, a minor character in the subplot.

Mr. Usbech

minor

Also known as Usbech, old Mr. Usbech, old Usbech, old Jonathan Usbech, Jonathan Usbech

Miriam's father, a former attorney involved in the original will.

Miss Staveley

minor

Also known as Staveley

Augustus Staveley's wife, a quiet and sensible woman.

Sir Richard Leatherham

minor

Also known as Sir Richard, Sir Richard Leatherham, Leatherham

A barrister and Solicitor-General in the trial.

Edith

minor

Also known as Dearest Edith

A young woman briefly mentioned in relation to Felix Graham.

Mr. Snengkeld

minor

Also known as Snengkeld

A barrister involved in the trial.

Mrs. Dockwrath

minor

Also known as young Dockwrath, Dockwrath, Whereupon Mrs. Dockwrath

Samuel Dockwrath's wife, Miriam Usbech.

Von Bauhr

minor

Also known as von Bauhr

A German legal expert consulted on the case.

Julia Tristram

minor

Also known as Miss Tristram, Miss Tristam, Julia, Miss Julia Tristram, Julia Tristram

A young lady courted by Augustus Staveley.

Tom Furnival

minor

Also known as Tom, Thomas Furnival

Mr. Furnival's son, a young man at Oxford.

Mr. Crump

minor

Also known as Crump

A clerk in Mr. Round's office.

Harriet Tristram

minor

Also known as Harriet, Harriet Tristram

Julia Tristram's sister.

Mrs. Arkwright

minor

Also known as Dear Mrs. Arkwright

A friend of Mrs. Orme.

Mrs. Arbuthnot

minor

Also known as Mrs. В Arbuthnot, Arbuthnot

A friend of the Staveley family.

Mrs. Green

minor

Also known as Mrs. Adolphus Green, Dear Mrs. Green, Mr. Green

A friend of Mrs. Furnival.

Marian Arbuthnot

minor

Also known as Marian, Dear Marian

A young woman and friend of Madeline Staveley.

Kitty

minor

Also known as Dear Kitty, Kitty Blacker

A friend of Mary Snow.

Mr. Cooke

minor

A witness in the trial.

Mr. Fitzallen

minor

Also known as Fitzallen, Albert Fitzallen, Albert, Mrs. Fitzallen, Mrs. Albert Fitzallen

A young man who courts Sophia Furnival.

Mr. Snow

minor

Also known as Snow the, Snow

Mary Snow's father.

Rachel

minor

A servant at Orley Farm.

Mary Mason

minor

Also known as Mason, Molly

Joseph Mason's daughter.

Mr. Torrington

minor

Also known as one Mr. Torrington, this Mr. Torrington, this Torrington, This Torrington, Torrington, one Torrington

A London attorney involved in the original partnership.

Mr. Gape

minor

Also known as Gape

A witness in the trial.

Spooner

minor

Also known as the astonished Spooner

A witness in the trial.

Mr. Johnson

minor

Also known as Johnson

A clerk in Mr. Furnival's chambers.

Martock

minor

Also known as old Mason, Mason

A former partner of Sir Joseph Mason.

Miss Snow

minor

Mary Snow's sister.

Sir Jacob

minor

Also known as Jacob

A baronet mentioned in passing.

Lord Boanerges

minor

Also known as Boanerges

A nobleman mentioned in conversation.

Rebecca

minor

Also known as Rebekah

A biblical reference used as a character analogy.

Mother Smiley

minor

Also known as Smiley, Mrs. Smiley, the Smiley, Mother

A woman who runs a boarding house.

Isabella

minor

A servant at Orley Farm.

Mr. Arbuthnot

minor

Marian Arbuthnot's father.

Mr. Pottinger

minor

Also known as Pottinger

A witness in the trial.

Mrs. Trump

minor

A woman who keeps a lodging house.

Grease of Houndsditch

minor

Also known as Grease

A merchant mentioned in the commercial room.

Miss Penelope

minor

Also known as Penelope, Penelope . John, John

A woman courted by John Kenneby.

Mr. Steelyard

minor

Also known as one Mr. Steelyard

A barrister in the trial.

Greenwood

minor

Also known as Mr. Greenwood, old Mr. Greenwood, farmer Greenwood

A farmer and neighbor of the Ormes.

Sarah

minor

A servant at Orley Farm.

Old Balsam

minor

Also known as Mr. Balsam

An elderly man mentioned in the commercial room.

Bob

minor

Also known as Carroty Bob

A boy in the commercial room.

Mr. Brown

minor

Also known as the great Mr. Brown, Brown

A merchant mentioned in the commercial room.

Creusa Mason

minor

Also known as Creusa, Miss Mason, Miss Creusa Mason, Miss Creusa

Joseph Mason's daughter.

Mr. Crook

minor

Also known as Crook, Round and Crook, Messrs. Round and Crook, Round and, Round, Messrs. Round, young Round

A partner in the firm of Round and Crook.

Mr. Busby

minor

Also known as Busby

A witness in the trial.

Mrs. Round

minor

Mr. Round's wife.

Farmer Griggs

minor

Also known as Griggs

A farmer and neighbor of the Ormes.

Mr. Slow

minor

Also known as Slow, Messrs. Slow, Bideawhile, Slow, Messrs. Slow and Bideawhile, Slow and Bideawhile

A partner in a law firm.

Mr. Crabfield

minor

A barrister mentioned in the trial.

Baron Maltby

minor

A judge in the trial.