# The Charwoman’s Shadow — Character guide

> Key figures in The Charwoman’s Shadow by Lord Dunsany.

- [Ramon Alonzo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/ramon_alonzo.md): A young man who comes to the House in the Wood and learns the art of alchemy.
- [Father Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/father_joseph.md): A priest and alchemist who guides Ramon Alonzo in the magical arts.
- [The Charwoman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/the_charwoman.md): A mysterious woman who has lost her shadow and seeks its return.
- [Gulvarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/gulvarez.md): A shadowy figure involved in the affairs of the House in the Wood.
- [Anemone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/anemone.md): One of the maidens of Aragona who interacts with Ramon Alonzo.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/the_master.md): The enigmatic lord of the tower and father of Ramon Alonzo.
- [Gonsalvo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/gonsalvo.md): A scribe or poet who sings the latest airs from Provence.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/peter.md): A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a servant or associate.
- [Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/hope.md): A personified or named figure, possibly a maiden or allegorical character.
- [Aragona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/aragona.md): A location or person associated with the maidens and the faith strike.
- [The Duke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/the_duke.md): A nobleman referenced in the story, possibly a local ruler.
- [Young Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/young_master.md): A title used for Ramon Alonzo or another youthful character.
- [Lolun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/lolun.md): A named character with limited appearances in the narrative.
- [Ariona](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/ariona.md): A character mentioned among the maidens or folk of Aragona.
- [Dockweed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/dockweed.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Brother Aloysius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/aloysius.md): A religious brother mentioned in the story.
- [Ting Yung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/ting.md): A named character of possible Eastern origin, briefly appearing.
- [Tang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_charwoman_s_shadow_se/characters/tang.md): A minor character with a few mentions in the text.

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