# Orley Farm — Character guide

> Key figures in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope.

- [Lady Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_mason.md): A widow accused of forging a codicil to secure Orley Farm for her son.
- [Felix Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/felix_graham.md): A young barrister and suitor to Madeline Staveley, involved in the trial.
- [Lucius Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lucius_mason.md): Lady Mason's son, the rightful owner of Orley Farm and a proud young man.
- [Mr. Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_furnival.md): A celebrated barrister and Lady Mason's legal counsel, with a troubled home life.
- [Mrs. Orme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_orme.md): The gentle and kind-hearted daughter-in-law of Sir Peregrine Orme.
- [Samuel Dockwrath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/samuel_dockwrath.md): A vindictive attorney who uncovers evidence against Lady Mason.
- [Sir Peregrine Orme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_peregrine_orme.md): The elderly baronet of The Cleeve who befriends and proposes to Lady Mason.
- [Madeline Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/madeline_staveley.md): The beautiful and virtuous daughter of Judge Staveley, loved by Felix Graham.
- [Miriam Usbech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/miriam_usbech.md): A woman courted by John Kenneby, later married to Samuel Dockwrath.
- [Joseph Mason of Groby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/joseph_mason_of_groby.md): Lady Mason's stepson who contests the will and claims Orley Farm.
- [Augustus Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/augustus_staveley.md): The eldest son of Judge Staveley, a barrister and friend of Felix Graham.
- [Lady Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lady_staveley.md): The warm-hearted wife of Judge Staveley and mother of Madeline.
- [Mrs. Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_furnival.md): Mr. Furnival's neglected wife who suspects his fidelity.
- [Judge Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/judge_staveley.md): A respected judge and father of the Staveley family at Noningsby.
- [Mary Snow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mary_snow.md): Felix Graham's former ward and fiancée, a simple and jealous girl.
- [Mr. Moulder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_moulder.md): A commercial traveler and friend of Dockwrath, fond of strong opinions.
- [Mr. Round](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_round.md): A solicitor in Bedford Row who handles the Orley Farm case.
- [Mr. Chaffanbrass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_chaffanbrass.md): A sharp and formidable barrister for the defense at the trial.
- [Sophia Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sophia_furnival.md): Mr. Furnival's clever and ambitious daughter.
- [Mrs. Moulder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_moulder.md): Mr. Moulder's wife, a practical and outspoken woman.
- [Mr. Kantwise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_kantwise.md): A traveling salesman of patent furniture, associate of Moulder.
- [Martha Biggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/martha_biggs.md): Mrs. Furnival's nosy and devoted friend.
- [Miss Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/miss_furnival.md): Mr. Furnival's unmarried sister, a sharp-tongued woman.
- [Mr. Crabwitz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_crabwitz.md): Mr. Furnival's clerk, often caught in the middle of domestic strife.
- [Solomon Aram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/solomon_aram.md): An attorney for the defense, working with Chaffanbrass.
- [Mr. Orme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_orme.md): Sir Peregrine's deceased son, often remembered fondly.
- [Bridget Bolster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/bridget_bolster.md): A key witness in the Orley Farm trial, a former servant.
- [Young Peregrine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/young_peregrine.md): Sir Peregrine's grandson, a young man in love with Madeline Staveley.
- [Sir Joseph Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_joseph_mason.md): The deceased owner of Orley Farm, whose will is contested.
- [Lord Alston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/lord_alston.md): A local nobleman and neighbor to the Ormes.
- [Mrs. Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mrs_baker.md): Lady Mason's faithful housekeeper at Orley Farm.
- [Mr. Kenneby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_kenneby.md): John Kenneby's father, a minor character in the subplot.
- [Mr. Usbech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_usbech.md): Miriam's father, a former attorney involved in the original will.
- [Miss Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/miss_staveley.md): Augustus Staveley's wife, a quiet and sensible woman.
- [Sir Richard Leatherham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/sir_richard_leatherham.md): A barrister and Solicitor-General in the trial.
- [Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/edith.md): A young woman briefly mentioned in relation to Felix Graham.
- [Von Bauhr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/von_bauhr.md): A German legal expert consulted on the case.
- [Julia Tristram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/julia_tristram.md): A young lady courted by Augustus Staveley.
- [Tom Furnival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/tom_furnival.md): Mr. Furnival's son, a young man at Oxford.
- [Marian Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/marian_arbuthnot.md): A young woman and friend of Madeline Staveley.
- [Mr. Torrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_torrington.md): A London attorney involved in the original partnership.
- [Rebecca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/rebecca.md): A biblical reference used as a character analogy.
- [Grease of Houndsditch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/grease_of_houndsditch.md): A merchant mentioned in the commercial room.
- [Old Balsam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/old_balsam.md): An elderly man mentioned in the commercial room.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A merchant mentioned in the commercial room.
- [Mr. Crook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/orley_farm_se/characters/mr_crook.md): A partner in the firm of Round and Crook.

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