Character guide

Mrs. Fisher

major

Also known as Briggs, poor Briggs

A domineering elderly guest at San Salvatore, often critical of others.

Mrs. Wilkins

major

Also known as Lotty, Dear Lotty, the leaping Lotty

An enthusiastic woman who escapes her dull marriage by renting an Italian villa.

Mrs. Arbuthnot

major

Also known as Rose Arbuthnot, Rose, Arbuthnot

A reserved woman seeking renewal in Italy alongside her friend Lotty.

Scrap

major

Also known as Lady Caroline Dester, Lady Caroline, Caroline

A beautiful, bored socialite who joins the villa party for distraction.

Mr. Wilkins

supporting

Also known as Mellersh, Mellersh - Wilkins, Mr. Mellersh - Wilkins

Lotty's pompous, self-absorbed husband who later visits the villa.

Frederick

minor

Also known as the original Frederick

A mysterious figure often referenced as a past love or memory.

Mr. Briggs

supporting

Also known as Thomas Briggs, Thomas, the observant Briggs

A quiet, observant man who works for Mrs. Fisher.

Costanza

minor

The Italian maid at San Salvatore who assists the guests.

Domenico

minor

The gardener and handyman at the villa.

Francesca

minor

A young Italian servant at San Salvatore.

Mr. Ferdinand Arundel

supporting

Also known as Ferdinand Arundel, Mr. Arundel, Arundel, Ferdinand

A charming Englishman who becomes involved with the villa guests.

Beppo

minor

A local Italian boy who runs errands for the villa.

Kate Lumley

minor

Also known as Kate

A friend or acquaintance of the main characters, mentioned occasionally.

Mr. Fisher

minor

Mrs. Fisher's deceased husband, referenced in conversation.

Lady Droitwich

minor

Also known as Droitwich, Lady Droitwich

A titled acquaintance of the characters, mentioned but not on stage.