Character guide

Arthur Vincent

major

Also known as Mr. Vincent, Vincent, young Vincent, poor Vincent, young Arthur Vincent, dear Arthur, Young Vincent

Young minister of Salem Chapel, central protagonist navigating love and scandal.

Mrs. Vincent

supporting

Also known as poor Mrs. Vincent, dear Mrs. Vincent, XV Mrs. Vincent, XLII Mrs. Vincent

Arthur's mother, a pious and anxious woman who visits Salem Chapel.

Susan Vincent

supporting

Also known as Miss Susan, Susan, poor Susan, Susan Vincent, Poor gentle Susan

Arthur's sister, a gentle and devoted young woman.

Lady Western

major

Also known as the pretty Lady Western, the Dowager Lady Western, young Lady Western, Lady Western

A beautiful and wealthy widow, object of Arthur's affection.

Mrs. Hilyard

major

Also known as old Mrs. Tufton, Mrs. Tufton, Hilyard, Adelaide Tufton, sharp and strange—Adelaide Tufton, disturbed Mrs. Hilyard, cheerful little Mrs. Tufton, Tufton, Kind Mrs. Tufton

A mysterious and troubled woman living under an assumed name.

Mrs. Tozer

supporting

Also known as Tozer, the gentler Mrs. Tozer, young Tozer, Already Tozer

A prominent member of Salem Chapel, mother of Phoebe.

Mr. Fordham

supporting

Also known as this Mr. Fordham, this unknown Mr. Fordham, Fordham, the false Mr. Fordham, Herbert Fordham, Herbert

A mysterious stranger whose arrival disrupts the community.

Phoebe Tozer

supporting

Also known as Phoebe, Miss Phoebe, The plump Phoebe, Phoebe Tozer, Miss Phoebe Tozer, Miss Tozer, the guilty Tozer, the engaging Phoebe, Poor Phoebe

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tozer, a lively and flirtatious young woman.

Mr. Tozer

supporting

Also known as Not Tozer, Poor Tozer, Only Tozer, dear Tozer, Dear Tozer

A deacon of Salem Chapel, a blunt and influential tradesman.

Mrs. Pigeon

minor

Also known as Pigeon, Even Mrs. Pigeon, The repentant Pigeon

A gossipy member of the Salem congregation.

Dr. Rider

supporting

Also known as Dr., the doctor, doctor

The local physician, a sensible and observant man.

Mr. Tufton

minor

Also known as old Mr. Tufton, Old Mr. Tufton, good old Mr. Tufton, dear Mr. Tufton

A kind elderly gentleman, father of Adelaide Tufton.

Polly Pigeon

minor

Also known as Miss Polly Pigeon, Maria Pigeon, Mary, Maria, Little rustic Mary

A simple country girl, daughter of Mrs. Pigeon.

Adelaide Tufton

minor

Also known as Dear Adelaide

Daughter of Mr. Tufton, a gentle and refined young woman.

Mr. Beecher

minor

Also known as Beecher, the lively Mr. Beecher

A visiting minister, a friend of Arthur Vincent.

Mrs. Mildmay

minor

Also known as Mildmay

A fashionable and worldly woman, mother of Colonel Mildmay.

Mrs. Brown

minor

Also known as Brown

A member of the Salem congregation.

Miss Smith

minor

Also known as This good Miss Smith, Smith, poor Miss Smith

A spinster and devoted member of Salem Chapel.

Alice

minor

Also known as poor pretty Alice, Little Alice, little Alice

A young woman who becomes entangled in a scandal.

Colonel Mildmay

minor

Also known as Mildmay, the Colonel

A military man and son of Mrs. Mildmay.

Miss Vincent

minor

Also known as Vincent

Arthur's aunt, a stern and critical relative.

Mr. Pigeon

minor

Also known as Pigeon

Husband of Mrs. Pigeon, a minor congregant.

Rachel Russell

minor

Also known as Rachel

A servant in the Vincent household.

Mr. Wentworth

minor

Also known as the Rev. Mr. Wentworth of St. Roque, Mr. Wentworth of St. Roque, St. Roque, Wentworth

A clergyman from a neighboring parish.

Mr. Masters

minor

Also known as Masters

A deacon of Salem Chapel.

Williams

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.

Lucy Wodehouse

minor

Also known as Lucy

A young woman from a respectable family.

Miss Wodehouse

minor

Sister of Lucy Wodehouse.

Rose Lake

minor

Also known as Rose

A young woman in the community.

Mr. Bailey

minor

A minor acquaintance of the Vincent family.

John Brown

minor

Also known as John, Brown

A servant or laborer in the town.

Mr. Brown

minor

A member of the congregation.

Jim

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.

Lonsdale

minor

A name mentioned in passing, possibly a place or person.