# The House by the River — Character guide

> Key figures in The House by the River by A. P. Herbert.

- [Stephen Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/stephen_byrne.md): A central figure, poet and patriarch of the Byrne family, whose actions drive the plot.
- [John Egerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/john_egerton.md): A close friend or relative of Stephen, often caught in the family's turmoil.
- [Margery Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/margery_byrne.md): Stephen's wife, a long-suffering presence in the household.
- [Muriel Tarrant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/muriel_tarrant.md): A young woman involved in the social circle of the Byrnes.
- [Emily Gaunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/emily_gaunt.md): A woman with a connection to the Byrne family, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Mrs. Bantam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_bantam.md): A housekeeper or local woman who interacts with the main characters.
- [Mr. Egerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_egerton.md): Possibly John Egerton's father or another male relative.
- [Mr. Dimple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_dimple.md): A minor character, perhaps a tradesman or neighbor.
- [The Chase](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/the_chase.md): A location or family name, possibly a house or estate.
- [Mrs. Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_byrne.md): Likely Stephen's mother or another elder Byrne woman.
- [Old Mrs. Ambrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/old_mrs_ambrose.md): An elderly, formidable woman in the community.
- [Reverend Peter Tarrant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/reverend_peter_tarrant.md): A clergyman and likely relative of Muriel Tarrant.
- [Lord Milroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/lord_milroy.md): A titled gentleman who appears in the narrative.
- [Mr. Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_byrne.md): Probably Stephen Byrne's father or another male Byrne.
- [Joan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/joan.md): A young girl, possibly a child of the Byrne household.
- [Mrs. Whittaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_whittaker.md): A local woman, part of the Whittaker family.
- [The Whittakers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/the_whittakers.md): A family in the neighborhood, known for their kindness.
- [Gelert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/gelert.md): A dog belonging to Isobel, mentioned in passing.
- [Henry Stimpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/henry_stimpson.md): A servant or local man, possibly a gardener.
- [Mr. Asquith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_asquith.md): A minor character, perhaps a visitor or official.
- [Mr. Meredith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_meredith.md): A neighbor or acquaintance of the Byrnes.
- [The Tarrants](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/the_tarrants.md): The Tarrant family, including Muriel and the Reverend Peter.
- [George Tarrant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/george_tarrant.md): A young male member of the Tarrant family.
- [Mr. Whittaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_whittaker.md): The husband or father in the Whittaker family.
- [Mr. Stimpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mr_stimpson.md): A servant or tradesman, possibly Henry's father.
- [The Byrnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/the_byrnes.md): The Byrne family as a collective entity.
- [Miss Atholl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/miss_atholl.md): A young woman from a neighboring family.
- [Maud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/maud.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.
- [Old Dr. Browning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/old_dr_browning.md): An elderly doctor who attends the family.
- [Mrs. Stimpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mrs_stimpson.md): The wife of Mr. Stimpson, a local woman.
- [Mabel Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/mabel_jones.md): A servant or young woman in the household.
- [Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/andrews.md): A servant or tradesman mentioned briefly.
- [Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_by_the_river_se/characters/darling.md): A term of endearment used as a name, possibly a child.

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