Character guide

Lettice Tremarten

major

Also known as Miss Lettice, Miss Tremarten

A young woman at the center of the story, whose disappearance drives the plot.

Lord Hardcastle

major

Also known as Hardcastle, young Lord Hardcastle

A nobleman with a keen interest in Lettice, involved in the central mystery.

Mr. Warden

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Warden

Lettice's father, concerned about her disappearance and the family's troubles.

Frank Varley

supporting

Also known as Varley, poor Frank

A young man connected to the Warden family, with a troubled past.

Captain Ivie McCormack

supporting

Also known as Ivie, Captain McCormack, scoundrel McCormack

A charismatic but dubious captain with ties to several characters.

Amy Warden

supporting

Also known as Amy, Miss Amy

Lettice's sister, who becomes entangled in the unfolding events.

Aunt Rosamond

supporting

Also known as Rosamond, Poor Aunt Rosamond

An elderly relative of the Wardens, offering wisdom and concern.

Fay

supporting

A mysterious woman whose presence affects several characters.

Helen

supporting

Also known as Nellie, Miss Nellie, little Nellie

A young girl, possibly related to the main cast, with a gentle nature.

Lilla McCormack

supporting

Also known as Lilla, Miss Lilla, Miss McCormack

Captain McCormack's sister, caught between family loyalty and others.

Val Thorndyke

supporting

Also known as Val

A young man with a connection to the central circle of characters.

The Professor

supporting

Also known as Professor Thurstane

An academic figure who becomes involved in the mystery.

Beatrix Harley

supporting

Also known as Beatrix

A woman of some standing, connected to the main events.

Rhea Crossley

supporting

Also known as Rhea, Miss Rhea Crossley

A young woman whose story intersects with the others.

Isola

supporting

A character with a distinct presence, possibly linked to the main plot.

Caleb

minor

Also known as old Caleb

An older servant or retainer, providing local color and information.

Dr. Herron

supporting

Also known as Sir Wilfrid Herron, Sir Wilfrid

A physician, possibly with a role in the mystery.

Lady Glencross

minor

Also known as the Glencross, young Lord Glencross

A noblewoman, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the main cast.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as Doctor Hayward, Dr. Hayward

A medical professional attending to various characters.

Piers

minor

Also known as First Piers

A character who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or local.

The Captain

minor

A generic captain, possibly distinct from Ivie McCormack.

Tom Williams

minor

Also known as Tom

A young man, possibly a suitor or friend of the family.

Trevor Yorke

minor

Also known as Trevor

A character with a role in the subplot.

Miss Warden

minor

A female member of the Warden family, possibly Lettice or Amy.

Guy Harley

minor

Also known as Guy

A relative of Beatrix, involved in the events.

Mattie

minor

Also known as Pretty Mattie, Martha, little Mattie

A young servant or local girl, appearing in various scenes.

Lord Carthewe

minor

Also known as Carthewe

A nobleman, possibly a background figure.

Ivie McCormack

minor

Also known as Ivie

Duplicate cluster for Captain Ivie McCormack, merged.

Lord Lochiel

minor

Also known as Lochiel

A Scottish nobleman, possibly a minor character.

Jack

minor

Also known as old Jack

A character, possibly a servant or local, appearing in the later chapters.

Lavinia

minor

Also known as Cousin Lavinia

A cousin of one of the main characters.

Mr. Hill

minor

Also known as Hill, Detective Hill

A detective involved in the investigation.

Mary Burton

minor

Also known as Mary, Miss Burton

A woman with a minor role, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Miss Kempe

minor

Also known as Miss Marian Kempe, Marian

A woman of some importance in the subplot.

Aunt Judith

minor

Also known as Judith, Aunt Judy, Aunt Judie, Miss Judith, Miss Judy

An elderly aunt, possibly of the Wardens or another family.

Mrs. Varley

minor

Frank Varley's mother, a background figure.

Owen Tremarten

minor

Also known as Owen

A relative of Lettice, possibly a brother or cousin.

Lady Elizabeth Mackreth

minor

Also known as Lady Elizabeth, Elizabeth

A noblewoman, possibly connected to the main cast.

Lucy Williams

minor

Also known as Lucy, Williams

A woman with a past, possibly related to Tom Williams.

Maggie Forbes

minor

Also known as Maggie, Miss Maggie Forbes, Miss Maggie, Marguerite

A young woman, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

Matthews

minor

Also known as old Matthews, poor old Matthews

An older servant or local, providing background.

Mr. Rosneath

minor

A character with a minor role, possibly a professional.

Lord Chenevix

minor

A nobleman, possibly a background figure.

Cousin John

minor

Also known as John

A cousin of one of the main characters.

Aimée

minor

A French-sounding character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Dulcie Crossley

minor

Also known as Miss Dulcie Crossley, Dulcie, little Dulcie

A young girl, possibly related to Rhea Crossley.

Euan Mackreth

minor

Also known as old Euan, Euan

An older man, possibly a relative of Lady Elizabeth.

Mrs. Nesbitt

minor

Also known as Nesbitt

A woman with a minor role, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.

Mrs. Rosneath

minor

Wife of Mr. Rosneath, a minor character.

Papa

minor

A father figure, possibly of one of the main characters.

Old Brownie

minor

Also known as Brownie

A pet or animal, possibly a dog, mentioned in the narrative.

Docteur Lemoine

minor

A French doctor, possibly appearing in a specific scene.

Père Ambroise

minor

A French priest, possibly a minor character.

John Martin

minor

Also known as John

A character with a minor role, possibly a servant or local.

Mr. Tremarten

minor

A male relative of Lettice, possibly her father or uncle.

Stephen Warden

minor

Also known as Stephen

A male member of the Warden family, possibly a brother.

Old Presto

minor

Also known as Presto

A character, possibly a servant or local, with a minor role.

The McCormacks

minor

The McCormack family as a group, mentioned in the narrative.

Mademoiselle

minor

A French woman, possibly a governess or servant.

The Misses Tremarten

minor

The Tremarten sisters, possibly Lettice and others.

Ellis

minor

A character with a minor role, possibly a servant.

Dick

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Lady Clancy

minor

A noblewoman, possibly a background figure.

Miss Williams

minor

A female member of the Williams family.

Old Angus

minor

Also known as Angus

An older servant or local, possibly Scottish.

Old Lady Nugent

minor

Also known as Lady Nugent

An elderly noblewoman, possibly a minor character.

Betsy Williams

minor

Also known as Elizabeth

A female member of the Williams family.

Dr. Forbes

minor

A doctor, possibly related to Maggie Forbes.

Robert

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Mary Herron

minor

Also known as Mary

A female relative of Dr. Herron.

Sultana

minor

A character with a minor role, possibly a pet or exotic figure.

Roberts

minor

Also known as poor old Roberts

An older servant or local, with a minor role.

Daniel

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Mary Loder

minor

Also known as Mary

A woman with a minor role, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Wynne Williams

minor

Also known as Williams

A male member of the Williams family.

Archie

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or servant.