# The Cords of Vanity — Character guide

> Key figures in The Cords of Vanity by James Branch Cabell.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person narrator and protagonist, a young man of letters.
- [Stella Musgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/stella_musgrave.md): A beautiful and capricious woman, the narrator's cousin and love interest.
- [Bettie Hamlyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/bettie_hamlyn.md): A spirited young woman, friend of Stella and later the narrator's wife.
- [Peter Blagden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/peter_blagden.md): A wealthy and cynical older man, Stella's eventual husband.
- [John Charteris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/john_charteris.md): A witty and philosophical writer, friend and mentor to the narrator.
- [Rosalind Jemmett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/rosalind_jemmett.md): A charming and intelligent young woman, a romantic interest of the narrator.
- [Elena Barry-Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/elena_barry_smith.md): A beautiful and enigmatic woman, involved in a complex romantic history.
- [Robin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/robin.md): A young man, friend of the narrator, often called Bobbie.
- [Jasper Hardress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/jasper_hardress.md): A portly and pompous gentleman, a rival for Stella's affections.
- [Marian Winwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/marian_winwood.md): A young woman, friend of the narrator and part of his social circle.
- [Margaret Hugonin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/margaret_hugonin.md): A young woman from the narrator's past, a childhood sweetheart.
- [Robert Etheridge Townsend](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/robert_etheridge_townsend.md): A friend of the narrator, a young man from a prominent family.
- [Avis Beechinor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/avis_beechinor.md): A young woman, friend of Bettie and part of the social set.
- [Miss Montmorenci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/miss_montmorenci.md): An actress and singer, a performer in the play at Fairhaven.
- [George Bulmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/george_bulmer.md): The narrator's uncle, a gruff but kind-hearted man.
- [Lizzie Musgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/lizzie_musgrave.md): Stella's younger sister, a quiet and observant girl.
- [Gillian Hardress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/gillian_hardress.md): Jasper Hardress's wife, a sharp-tongued and witty woman.
- [Mrs. Barry-Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_barry_smith.md): Elena's mother, a formidable and scheming woman.
- [Gladys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/gladys.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator's sister.
- [Mrs. Hardress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_hardress.md): Jasper Hardress's mother, an elderly matriarch.
- [Jaques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/jaques.md): A servant at the narrator's home, a loyal and eccentric figure.
- [Mrs. Clement Dumby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_clement_dumby.md): A gossipy and meddlesome society matron.
- [Old Capulet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/old_capulet.md): An elderly Italian woman, a former opera singer.
- [Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/helen.md): A beautiful woman, an object of the narrator's youthful infatuation.
- [Anne Charteris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/anne_charteris.md): John Charteris's wife, a quiet and supportive presence.
- [Ned Lethbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/ned_lethbury.md): A friend of the narrator, a young man about town.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/jack.md): A friend of the narrator, part of his social circle.
- [Aunt Marcia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/aunt_marcia.md): The narrator's aunt, a kind and conventional woman.
- [Mrs. Vokins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_vokins.md): A housekeeper or servant in the narrator's household.
- [Amelia Van Orden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/amelia_van_orden.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator's family.
- [Jill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/jill.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Mrs. Adrian Rabbet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_adrian_rabbet.md): A society woman, a friend of the narrator's mother.
- [Nadine Neroni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/nadine_neroni.md): A young woman, a friend of Bettie Hamlyn.
- [Fairhaven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/fairhaven.md): A place, but personified as a character in the narrator's imagination.
- [Setebos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/setebos.md): A mythological figure, referenced as a symbol of raw nature.
- [Guendolen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/guendolen.md): A woman from the narrator's past, a brief romantic interest.
- [Mrs. Gracchus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_gracchus.md): A society matron, a friend of the narrator's mother.
- [Warwick Risby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/warwick_risby.md): A married couple, friends of the narrator's family.
- [Celia Reindan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/celia_reindan.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Claire Bulmer Townsend](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/claire_bulmer_townsend.md): Robert Townsend's wife, a friend of the narrator's family.
- [Alicia Wade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/alicia_wade.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Mrs. Lethbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_lethbury.md): Ned Lethbury's mother, a society matron.
- [Colonel Snawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/colonel_snawley.md): A retired military man, a friend of the narrator's uncle.
- [Dr. Jeal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/dr_jeal.md): A local doctor, a friend of the narrator's family.
- [Colonel Grimshaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/colonel_grimshaw.md): A retired military man, a friend of the narrator's uncle.
- [Mrs. Beechinor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_beechinor.md): Avis Beechinor's mother, a society matron.
- [Kathleen Eppes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/kathleen_eppes.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Mr. Rabbet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mr_rabbet.md): Mrs. Adrian Rabbet's husband, a quiet man.
- [Councillor von Hollwig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/councillor_von_hollwig.md): A German diplomat, a friend of the narrator's family.
- [Mr. Havemeyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mr_havemeyer.md): A friend of the narrator's uncle, a businessman.
- [Agnes Faroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/agnes_faroy.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Aurelia Minns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/aurelia_minns.md): A woman from the narrator's past, a brief romantic interest.
- [Mrs. Blagden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_blagden.md): Peter Blagden's mother, an elderly woman.
- [Mrs. Charteris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mrs_charteris.md): John Charteris's mother, an elderly woman.
- [Little Adey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/little_adey.md): A young child, a relative of the narrator.
- [Pauline Ashmeade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/pauline_ashmeade.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Francine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/francine.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Judge Willoughby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/judge_willoughby.md): A local judge, a friend of the narrator's uncle.
- [Mamie Taylors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mamie_taylors.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Miss Jemmett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/miss_jemmett.md): Rosalind Jemmett's mother, a society matron.
- [Kittie Provis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/kittie_provis.md): A young woman, a friend of the narrator.
- [Mr. Clarriker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cords_of_vanity_se/characters/mr_clarriker.md): Josiah Clarriker's father, a businessman.

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