Character guide

Maggie Verver

major

Also known as Maggie, May, the Princess, marvellous little Maggie

The Princess, daughter of Adam Verver, wife of Amerigo, central to the novel's moral drama.

Charlotte Stant

major

Also known as Charlotte, Charlotte Verver, Miss Bogle

Maggie's friend who marries Adam Verver, later involved in a secret affair with the Prince.

Prince Amerigo

major

Also known as the Prince, Amerigo

Italian prince who marries Maggie Verver, struggling with his past and present loyalties.

Adam Verver

major

Also known as Mr. Verver, Adam

Maggie's wealthy father, a collector and art patron who marries Charlotte Stant.

Fanny Assingham

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Assingham, Fanny, the good Fanny

A friend and confidante to the Ververs, often mediating and observing the central relationships.

Colonel Assingham

supporting

Also known as the Colonel, Bob Assingham, Robert Assingham, Colonel Bob

Fanny's husband, a retired military man who offers blunt commentary on the social drama.

Mrs. Rance

minor

A minor social acquaintance who appears at gatherings and is interested in Adam Verver.

Lady Castledean

minor

Also known as Castledean

An aristocratic hostess at whose country house some key events take place.

Father Mitchell

minor

Also known as Father

A Catholic priest who appears briefly in the narrative.

The Miss Lutches

minor

Also known as Miss Lutches, the Lutches, Kitty, Dotty

Two sisters, friends of the Ververs, who appear at social events.

Mr. Gutermann-Seuss

minor

Also known as Mr. Gutermann - Seuss of Brighton

A dealer from whom the Prince and Charlotte buy a golden bowl.

Mrs. Noble

minor

A minor character mentioned in the social circle of the novel.

Mr. Crichton

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or associate of the Ververs.