# Salem Chapel — Character guide

> Key figures in Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Arthur Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/arthur_vincent.md): Young minister of Salem Chapel, central protagonist navigating love and scandal.
- [Mrs. Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mrs_vincent.md): Arthur's mother, a pious and anxious woman who visits Salem Chapel.
- [Susan Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/susan_vincent.md): Arthur's sister, a gentle and devoted young woman.
- [Lady Western](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/lady_western.md): A beautiful and wealthy widow, object of Arthur's affection.
- [Mrs. Hilyard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mrs_hilyard.md): A mysterious and troubled woman living under an assumed name.
- [Mrs. Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mrs_tozer.md): A prominent member of Salem Chapel, mother of Phoebe.
- [Mr. Fordham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mr_fordham.md): A mysterious stranger whose arrival disrupts the community.
- [Phoebe Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/phoebe_tozer.md): Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tozer, a lively and flirtatious young woman.
- [Mr. Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mr_tozer.md): A deacon of Salem Chapel, a blunt and influential tradesman.
- [Mrs. Pigeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mrs_pigeon.md): A gossipy member of the Salem congregation.
- [Dr. Rider](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/dr_rider.md): The local physician, a sensible and observant man.
- [Mr. Tufton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/old_mr_tufton.md): A kind elderly gentleman, father of Adelaide Tufton.
- [Polly Pigeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/miss_polly_pigeon.md): A simple country girl, daughter of Mrs. Pigeon.
- [Adelaide Tufton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/adelaide_tufton.md): Daughter of Mr. Tufton, a gentle and refined young woman.
- [Mr. Beecher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/beecher.md): A visiting minister, a friend of Arthur Vincent.
- [Mrs. Mildmay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mrs_mildmay.md): A fashionable and worldly woman, mother of Colonel Mildmay.
- [Miss Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/miss_smith.md): A spinster and devoted member of Salem Chapel.
- [Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/alice.md): A young woman who becomes entangled in a scandal.
- [Miss Vincent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/miss_vincent.md): Arthur's aunt, a stern and critical relative.
- [Mr. Pigeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mr_pigeon.md): Husband of Mrs. Pigeon, a minor congregant.
- [Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/williams.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.
- [Lucy Wodehouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/lucy_wodehouse.md): A young woman from a respectable family.
- [Mr. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/mr_bailey.md): A minor acquaintance of the Vincent family.
- [Lonsdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/salem_chapel_se/characters/lonsdale.md): A name mentioned in passing, possibly a place or person.

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