Perishable Goods · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Perishable Goods by Dornford Yates.
Jonathan Mansel
major
Also known as Mansel, Captain Mansel
Central figure, a captain involved in a complex scheme.
Rose Noble
major
Also known as Bell, Grimly Rose Noble
Key woman in the plot, connected to Mansel and the Pleydells.
Adèle Pleydell
major
Also known as Miss Adèle
Young woman from the Pleydell family, involved in the intrigue.
George Hanbury
major
Also known as Hanbury
A gentleman entangled in the affairs of Mansel and the Pleydells.
Hannibal Rouse
supporting
Also known as Rouse, Brother Rouse
A brother figure, possibly with a religious or fraternal role.
Carson
supporting
A character with a significant presence, likely a servant or aide.
Casemate
supporting
A character, possibly a location-based name or a person.
Bill
supporting
Also known as Big Willie, little Willie, Willie, One Willie
A recurring character, possibly a servant or associate.
Punter
supporting
Also known as Dazedly Punter
A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a gambler.
Bunch
supporting
A character with a recurring role, possibly a nickname.
Tester
minor
A character mentioned with some frequency, possibly a role.
Jute
minor
A character with a modest number of mentions.
William
minor
Also known as William the Faithful
A loyal character, possibly a servant or companion.
Dr. Buchinger
minor
Also known as Buchinger
A doctor who appears in the story.
Jonah
minor
A character with a recurring presence.
Rowley
minor
A character with a notable number of mentions.
Major Pleydell
supporting
Also known as Pleydell, Major
A senior member of the Pleydell family.
Mr. Chandos
minor
Also known as Chandos
A character with a limited but distinct role.
Lass
minor
A young woman, possibly a servant or local.
Daphne Pleydell
minor
Also known as Daphne
A member of the Pleydell family.
Poky ’ Barrett
minor
A character with a small but distinct presence.
Rachel
minor
Also known as Dr. Rachel
A doctor, possibly connected to the main plot.
Boy Pleydell
minor
Also known as Boy
A younger member of the Pleydell family.
Mrs. Pleydell
minor
A matriarchal figure in the Pleydell family.
Captain Pleydell
minor
A captain in the Pleydell family.
Richard William Chandos
minor
Also known as William
A character with a formal name, possibly a relative of Mr. Chandos.
Fortune
minor
A personified or named character.
Mr. Hanbury
minor
Also known as Hanbury
An older Hanbury, possibly George's father or relative.
Rolls
minor
Also known as the Rolls
A character or object, possibly a car or a person.
Carinthia
minor
Also known as Pleydell Poganec St. Martin Carinthia, Poganec
A name associated with the Pleydell family, possibly a title or place.
