# The Faraway Bride — Character guide

> Key figures in The Faraway Bride by Stella Benson.

- [Seryozha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/seryozha.md): A central character, often addressed directly; his journey and relationships drive much of the narrative.
- [Wilfred Chew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/wilfred_chew.md): An Oriental gentleman entangled in the lives of the Ostapenko and Malinin families.
- [Anna Semionovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/anna_semionovna.md): A key female figure, likely a matriarch or close relative, with significant emotional weight.
- [Old Sergei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/old_sergei.md): An older character, possibly the narrator or focal point, reflecting on past and present.
- [Pavel Ostapenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/pavel_ostapenko.md): A prominent member of the Ostapenko family, often involved in dramatic events.
- [Tatiana Ostapenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/tatiana_ostapenko.md): A young Ostapenko woman, anxious and helpful, central to romantic subplots.
- [Varvara Alexeievna Ostapenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/varvara_alexeievna_ostapenko.md): A restrained Ostapenko family member who occasionally breaks her composure.
- [Tanya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/tanya.md): A young woman, possibly a servant or relative, with a distinct voice in the story.
- [Alexander Petrovitch Weber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/alexander_petrovitch_weber.md): A young man, possibly a suitor or friend, navigating family and social expectations.
- [Mrs. Butters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/mrs_butters.md): A minor but recurring character, likely a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Katya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/katya.md): A persistent young woman who speaks her mind in several scenes.
- [Mr. Isaev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/mr_isaev.md): A figure of some authority or mystery, addressed with respect.
- [Olga Ivanovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/olga_ivanovna.md): A woman with a minor but noticeable presence in social gatherings.
- [Piotr Gavrilovitch Isaev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/piotr_gavrilovitch_isaev.md): A young man, possibly a son or ward, who faces hardship.
- [Gavril Ilitch Isaev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/gavril_ilitch_isaev.md): A large, wayward figure in the Isaev family.
- [Sergei Dmitrivitch Malinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/sergei_dmitrivitch_malinin.md): A Malinin family elder, possibly the father or uncle.
- [Tobit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/tobit.md): A biblical or allegorical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Raguel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/raguel.md): A minor character, possibly from a subplot or allusion.
- [Saggay Saggayitch Malinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/saggay_saggayitch_malinin.md): A lumpy young Malinin relative with a comic or awkward presence.
- [Varya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/varya.md): A young woman, possibly a diminutive of Varvara, with a minor role.
- [Sergei Sergeievitch Malinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/sergei_sergeievitch_malinin.md): A younger Malinin, possibly a son or nephew.
- [Julia Arcadievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/julia_arcadievna.md): A woman with a minor narrative role, often mentioned in passing.
- [Raphael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/raphael.md): A character or angelic figure appearing in a subplot.
- [Pavlik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/pavlik.md): A young boy, possibly a child of the Ostapenko or Malinin family.
- [Mrs. Malinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/mrs_malinin.md): One of the Malinin matriarchs, possibly both senior and junior.
- [Olga Isaeva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/olga_isaeva.md): A woman from the Isaev family, possibly the wife or daughter.
- [Reverend Oswald Fawcett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/reverend_oswald_fawcett.md): A clergyman who offers moral warnings, often absent from scenes.
- [Annitchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/annitchka.md): A dear young woman, possibly a servant or close friend.
- [Yi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/yi.md): A minor character, possibly of Asian origin, with a brief role.
- [Colonel Rodin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/colonel_rodin.md): A military figure with a minor but distinct presence.
- [Sir Theo Mustard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/sir_theo_mustard.md): A titled gentleman who appears briefly in the story.
- [Sonia Matvievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/sonia_matvievna.md): A woman with a minor role, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Alyosha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/alyosha.md): A young man, possibly a servant or minor relative.
- [Marfa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/marfa.md): A minor female character, likely a servant or neighbor.
- [Gabael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/gabael.md): A minor character from a subplot or biblical reference.
- [Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/betty.md): A minor character with a few lines, possibly a foreigner.
- [Sara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/sara.md): A minor female character, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Varitchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/varitchka.md): A diminutive form of Varvara, used affectionately.
- [Boris Andreievitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/boris_andreievitch.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or official.
- [Mitya Nikitin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/mitya_nikitin.md): A young boy, possibly a child in the story.
- [Edna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/edna.md): A minor female character with a brief appearance.
- [Betti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/betti.md): A minor character, possibly a variant of Betty.
- [Andrei Malinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/andrei_malinin.md): A Malinin family member with a minor role.
- [Stepan Stepanovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/stepan_stepanovitch.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Li Lien-ching](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/li_lien_ching.md): A minor character of Chinese origin, possibly a merchant.
- [General Li](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/general_li.md): A military figure with a brief appearance.
- [Dickie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/dickie.md): A minor character, possibly a child or servant.
- [Enemessar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_faraway_bride_se/characters/enemessar.md): A minor character, possibly from a historical or biblical reference.

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