# Something New — Character guide

> Key figures in Something New by P. G. Wodehouse.

- [Ashe Marson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/ashe_marson.md): A young American writer who becomes entangled in a comedic adventure at Blandings Castle.
- [Freddie Threepwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/freddie_threepwood.md): The Honorable Freddie, a young aristocrat and aspiring thief, causing chaos at Blandings.
- [Joan Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/joan_valentine.md): A resourceful young woman and Ashe's love interest, involved in the castle intrigue.
- [Aline Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/aline_peters.md): The daughter of a wealthy American, pursued by Freddie and George Emerson.
- [Rupert Baxter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/rupert_baxter.md): Lord Emsworth's efficient but suspicious secretary, always on the lookout for trouble.
- [J. Preston Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/j_preston_peters.md): A wealthy American businessman and Aline's father, visiting Blandings Castle.
- [George Emerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/george_emerson.md): A rival suitor for Aline's affections, causing complications for Freddie.
- [Lord Emsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/lord_emsworth.md): The absent-minded earl who owns Blandings Castle, often oblivious to the chaos around him.
- [Beach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/beach.md): The dignified butler at Blandings Castle, serving Lord Emsworth.
- [R. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/r_jones.md): A mysterious man who appears at the castle, involved in the plot.
- [Mrs. Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/adams.md): The housekeeper at Blandings Castle, assisting with domestic matters.
- [Colonel Horace Mant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/colonel_horace_mant.md): A military man and guest at Blandings, involved in the castle's events.
- [Gridley Quayle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/gridley_quayle.md): A detective hired to investigate matters at Blandings Castle.
- [Percy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/percy.md): A minor character mentioned in the castle's social circle.
- [Mr. Ferris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/mr_ferris.md): A servant or employee at Blandings, involved in minor plot points.
- [Miss Willoughby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/miss_willoughby.md): A female guest or acquaintance at Blandings Castle.
- [Miss Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/simpson.md): A woman mentioned in the context of the castle's social life.
- [Mrs. Twemlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/mrs_twemlow.md): A guest or resident at Blandings, part of the background cast.
- [Lady Ann Warblington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/lady_ann_warblington.md): A noblewoman associated with Blandings Castle.
- [Lord Stockheath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/lord_stockheath.md): A minor aristocrat mentioned in the story.
- [Mr. Boole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/mr_boole.md): A character with a brief appearance at the castle.
- [Slingsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/slingsby.md): A minor character in the Blandings universe.
- [Eddie Flynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/eddie_flynn.md): A minor character involved in the plot's periphery.
- [Lady Mildred Mant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/lady_mildred_mant.md): Wife of Colonel Mant, a guest at Blandings.
- [Mr. Judson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/mr_judson.md): A servant or employee at Blandings Castle.
- [Mrs. Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/mrs_bell.md): A minor female character mentioned in the story.
- [Brian MacNeill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/brian_macneill.md): A minor character referenced in the narrative.
- [Algernon Wooster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/something_new_se/characters/algernon_wooster.md): A minor aristocrat mentioned in the Blandings circle.

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