Character guide

Rosemary Fowkes

major

Also known as Rosemary, Rosemary Tarkington, Poor Rosemary

A young woman at the center of romantic and familial tensions.

Peter Blakeney

major

Also known as Peter, M. Blakeney, Blakeney

A charismatic Englishman and love interest entangled in intrigue.

Elza Imrey

supporting

Also known as Elza, Aunt Elza, dear Aunt Elza

A maternal figure and confidante within the Imrey family.

General Naniescu

supporting

Also known as Naniescu, old Naniescu

A stern military officer with authority over local affairs.

Jasper Tarkington

supporting

Also known as Jasper, Tarkington, Dear old Jasper

A loyal friend and confidant to the main characters.

Anna Heves

supporting

Also known as Anna, little Anna, Little Anna Heves

A sweet-natured young woman with a gentle disposition.

Maurus Imrey

supporting

Also known as Maurus, Count Imrey, the Imrey

A count and patriarch of the Imrey family.

Philip Imrey

supporting

Also known as Philip, Count Philip Imrey, young Imrey

A young count and member of the Imrey household.

M. de Kervoisin

minor

Also known as de Kervoisin, Kervoisin

A French diplomat or gentleman involved in social circles.

Number Ten

minor

Also known as friend Number Ten, Number

A mysterious figure referred to by a code number.

Alice Gerbier

minor

Also known as Alice, old mother Gerbier, Poor Alice

An elderly woman with a tragic past.

Lady Orange

minor

Also known as II Lady Orange

A titled woman of some social standing.

Lady Tarkington

minor

Also known as Tarkington, dear Lady Tarkington

A noblewoman and relative of Jasper Tarkington.

Anton

minor

Also known as Poor Anton

A servant or local man with a minor role.

Lord Tarkington

minor

Also known as the late Lord Tarkington, milord Tarkington

A deceased nobleman mentioned in conversation.

Rosa

minor

A woman with a brief but notable appearance.

Miss Fairfax

minor

A young woman of some social prominence.

Dr. Zacharias

minor

A physician attending to characters in need.

Feri

minor

A local man with a small part in the story.

Major Buriecha

minor

Also known as Buriecha

A military officer of some authority.

Sir George Orange

minor

Also known as George, Sir George, George Orange

A knighted gentleman with a minor role.

Captain Payson

minor

Also known as Captain, Payson

A captain involved in military or travel scenes.

Mrs. Blakeney

minor

A relative of Peter Blakeney mentioned in passing.

János

minor

A Hungarian character with a brief appearance.

Countess Imrey

minor

Also known as the Countess Imrey, the gracious Countess Imrey

A noblewoman of the Imrey family.

Lieutenant Uriesu

minor

A junior military officer.

Charlotte Heves

minor

Also known as Charlotte

A relative of Anna Heves.

Mademoiselle Fairfax

minor

Also known as Mademoiselle

A French-speaking woman of some note.

Lady Vi Dartmouth

minor

Also known as VI

A titled lady with a minor role.

Julia Fairfax

minor

A woman possibly related to Miss Fairfax.