Character guide

Doña Rita

major

Also known as Rita, Doña, Madame de Lastaola, Lastaola, Rita de Lastaola, Mme. de Lastaola

Mysterious and captivating woman at the center of the plot, pursued by multiple men.

George

major

Also known as Monsieur George, Amigo George, Don George

Young man, likely the narrator, deeply involved with Rita and the Carlist intrigue.

Captain Blunt

major

Also known as Blunt, This Blunt, the polite Captain, this Captain Blunt, Don Juan Blunt

Rival suitor of Rita, a captain with a complex past and family ties.

Mills

supporting

Also known as Mr. Mills, Monsieur Mills, the quiet Mills, The heavy Mills, III Mills

Friend and confidant of George, often mediating and observing the drama.

Dominic

supporting

Loyal sailor and ally, assists George in his dangerous missions.

Therese

supporting

Also known as Mademoiselle Therese, Mademoiselle, the pious Therese

Rita's pious and watchful companion, often present in key scenes.

Mr. Blunt

supporting

Also known as Mr. J. K. Blunt, Mr. John Blunt, J. K. Blunt

Captain Blunt's father, an American with political and financial interests.

Mrs. Blunt

supporting

Also known as the aristocratic Mrs. Blunt, Madame Blunt

Captain Blunt's mother, an aristocratic figure with strong opinions.

Henry Allègre

supporting

Also known as Allègre, Henry, Mr. Allègre, Henry All, Henry Allègre

Deceased artist and former patron of Rita, whose legacy influences events.

José Ortega

supporting

Also known as José, Ortega, Señor Ortega, Señor, the honest Ortega

Carlist agent involved in the political conspiracy, interacts with George.

Azzolati

minor

Also known as the heartbroken Azzolati, Azzolati the ruthless

A financier or businessman with connections to the plot.

Versoy

minor

A character involved in the political or social circles of the story.

Baron H.

minor

Also known as H.

A baron mentioned in the narrative, possibly a political figure.

Don Carlos de Bourbon

minor

Also known as Don Carlos, Carlos

Carlist pretender to the Spanish throne, a historical figure in the background.

Don Rafael de Villarel

minor

Also known as Don Rafael

A Spanish nobleman, possibly involved in the Carlist cause.

Marquis de Villarel

minor

Also known as the Marquis of Villarel, The Marquis of Villarel, Villarel

A nobleman, likely related to Don Rafael, part of the political backdrop.

John

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Rose

minor

A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly connected to Blunt.

Bing

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.

Signorino

minor

A minor character, possibly an Italian acquaintance.

Prax

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Young Ulysses

minor

Also known as Ulysses

A minor character, possibly a nickname or allusion.

Catin

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local woman.

Uncle

minor

A relative of one of the main characters, mentioned briefly.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as doctor

A physician who appears in the story, possibly attending to someone.

Madame Léonore

minor

Also known as Madame votre, Madame

An older woman, possibly a relative or guardian of Rita.

Satan

minor

A metaphorical or symbolic reference, not a real character.