# Suspense — Character guide

> Key figures in Suspense by Joseph Conrad.

- [Cosmo Latham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/cosmo_latham.md): The protagonist, a young Englishman drawn into Napoleonic-era intrigue and romance.
- [Madame de Montevesso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/madame_de_montevesso.md): A mysterious and alluring woman at the center of the plot, connected to Cosmo's fate.
- [Count de Montevesso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/count_de_montevesso.md): A powerful and enigmatic nobleman whose past and schemes entangle the other characters.
- [Sir Charles Latham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/sir_charles_latham.md): Cosmo's father, a baronet concerned with family honor and legacy.
- [Attilio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/attilio.md): A shrewd and loyal servant or confidant who aids the main characters.
- [Signor Cantelucci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/signor_cantelucci.md): An innkeeper or local figure who provides information and shelter.
- [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/bernard.md): A devoted servant, likely to Cosmo or the Latham family.
- [Spire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/spire.md): A calm, observant figure, possibly a servant or companion with hidden knowledge.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A physician who tends to characters and may be involved in the intrigue.
- [Aglae](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/aglae.md): A young woman connected to the Montevesso household, possibly a companion or relative.
- [Father Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/father_paul.md): A priest who offers counsel and may be involved in the characters' moral dilemmas.
- [Countess de Montevesso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/countess_de_montevesso.md): The Count's wife or mother, a figure of social standing and influence.
- [Clelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/clelia.md): A young Italian woman, possibly a love interest or key to local secrets.
- [Adèle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/adele.md): A young woman with ties to both the Latham and Montevesso circles.
- [Checca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/checca.md): A local woman, possibly a servant or villager, who interacts with the main cast.
- [Henrietta Latham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/henrietta_latham.md): A member of the Latham family, possibly Cosmo's sister or relative.
- [Lady Latham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/lady_latham.md): Cosmo's mother or a senior female Latham, concerned with family matters.
- [Lady William Bentick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/lady_william_bentick.md): A titled lady who appears in social scenes, possibly connected to the English community.
- [Barbone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/barbone.md): A villainous or disreputable character who causes trouble.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/napoleon.md): The Emperor of the French, referenced as a historical figure influencing events.
- [Miss Latham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/miss_latham.md): An unmarried Latham woman, possibly a sister or cousin of Cosmo.
- [Signore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/signore.md): A generic Italian gentleman, possibly a local authority or host.
- [Monsieur le Marquis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/marquis.md): A French nobleman who appears in the social milieu.
- [Monsieur Montrond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/montrond.md): A Frenchman, possibly a diplomat or acquaintance of the Montevessos.
- [Old Bubna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/old_bubna.md): An older military or noble figure, possibly Austrian or Russian.
- [Mr. Wycherley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/mr_wycherley.md): An English gentleman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Lathams.
- [Lady Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/lady_jane.md): A titled woman in the social circle, possibly English.
- [Prince Talleyrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/talleyrand.md): The French diplomat, referenced as a historical figure in the political background.
- [Molly Aston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/molly_aston.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Latham family.
- [Lord Nelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/lord_nelson.md): The British admiral, referenced as a historical figure.
- [Pozzo di Borgo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/pozzo_di_borgo.md): A Corsican diplomat, referenced in the political context.
- [Cecchina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/cecchina.md): A local Italian woman, possibly a servant or villager.
- [Pietro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/pietro.md): An Italian man, possibly a servant or local contact.
- [Abbé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/abb%C3%A9.md): A French cleric, possibly a tutor or chaplain.
- [Monseigneur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspense_se/characters/monseigneur.md): A high-ranking church or noble title, referenced in passing.

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