# The Blue Castle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery.

- [Valancy Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/valancy_stirling.md): A shy, repressed woman who transforms her life after a shocking diagnosis.
- [Barney Snaith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/barney_snaith.md): A mysterious, free-spirited man living on an island who becomes Valancy's husband.
- [Roaring Abel Gay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/roaring_abel_gay.md): A drunken, loud-mouthed old man who lives near Valancy and befriends her.
- [Cecily Gay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/cecily_gay.md): Abel's frail, dying daughter who becomes Valancy's close friend.
- [Mrs. Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/mrs_stirling.md): Valancy's overbearing, conventional mother who disapproves of her choices.
- [Uncle James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/uncle_james.md): Valancy's wealthy, domineering uncle and family patriarch.
- [Uncle Benjamin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/uncle_benjamin.md): Valancy's fussy, flabbergasted uncle who often visits the family.
- [Cousin Stickles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/cousin_stickles.md): A poor relation living with the Stirlings, often gossiping and meddling.
- [Dr. Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/dr_trent.md): The family doctor who gives Valancy a life-changing diagnosis.
- [Olive Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/olive_stirling.md): Valancy's beautiful, admired cousin who embodies everything Valancy is not.
- [Georgiana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/georgiana.md): A timid, spinster cousin of Valancy's who lives with her mother.
- [Aunt Isabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/aunt_isabel.md): Valancy's critical, gossipy aunt who often visits the family.
- [Aunt Alberta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/aunt_alberta.md): Valancy's aunt, often confused by family events.
- [Aunt Mildred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/aunt_mildred.md): Valancy's aunt, mentioned in family gatherings.
- [Cousin Gladys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/cousin_gladys.md): A first cousin of Valancy's, part of the extended Stirling clan.
- [Ethel Traverse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/ethel_traverse.md): A former acquaintance of Valancy's, briefly mentioned.
- [John Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/john_foster.md): A nature writer whose books inspire Valancy's love of the wild.
- [Dr. Redfern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/dr_redfern.md): A wealthy doctor and father of Bernard Redfern.
- [Rev. Dr. Stalling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/rev_dr_stalling.md): The local minister who officiates at family events.
- [Aunt Wellington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/aunt_wellington.md): Valancy's aunt, wife of Uncle Wellington.
- [Uncle Wellington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/uncle_wellington.md): Valancy's uncle, husband of Aunt Wellington.
- [Amelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/amelia.md): Valancy's aunt, part of the extended Stirling family.
- [Lady Jane Grey Slosson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/grey_slosson.md): An eccentric old woman who lives near Valancy.
- [Banjo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/banjo.md): Barney's pet cat, often mentioned in the household.
- [Allan Tierney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/allan_tierney.md): A man from Valancy's past, briefly mentioned.
- [Miss Clarkson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/miss_clarkson.md): A local woman, briefly mentioned in town gossip.
- [Old Tom MacMurray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/old_tom_macmurray.md): An old resident of the area, known for his stories.
- [Dr. Ambrose Marsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/dr_ambrose_marsh.md): A doctor from Port Lawrence who treats Cecily.
- [Cecil Price](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/cecil_price.md): A young man briefly mentioned in the story.
- [Sarah Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/sarah_taylor.md): A second cousin known for her pickle recipes.
- [Christine Stickles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/christine_stickles.md): A relative of Cousin Stickles, briefly mentioned.
- [Rev. Mr. Bently](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/rev_mr_bently.md): A minister who appears at a family gathering.
- [Lizzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/lizzie.md): A cousin of Valancy's, briefly mentioned.
- [Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/henry.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Byron Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/byron_stirling.md): A male cousin of Valancy's, part of the family.
- [Old Rachel Edwards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/old_rachel_edwards.md): An elderly woman in the community, briefly mentioned.
- [Second Cousin Lilian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/second_cousin_lilian.md): A distant cousin of Valancy's, briefly mentioned.
- [Old Amos Wansbarra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/old_amos_wansbarra.md): An old resident of the area, briefly mentioned.
- [Nip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_castle_se/characters/nip.md): A dog owned by a neighbor, briefly mentioned.

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