Character guide

Elfrida Arden

major

Also known as Miss Elfrida Arden, the dusty Elfrida, the 1605 Elfrida, Miss Elfrida

A young girl who, with her brother Edred, seeks the lost treasure of the Arden family.

Edred Arden

major

Also known as Lord Arden, Edred, Mr. Edred, Master Edred

Elfrida's brother and the current Lord Arden, who joins her in magical adventures through time.

The Mouldiwarp

major

Also known as White Mouldiwarp, Mouldiwarp, Dear Mouldiwarp, the white Mouldiwarp

A magical white mole who guides the children through time and grants their wishes.

Cousin Richard

supporting

Also known as Richard, Dear Cousin Richard

A kind older cousin who helps Elfrida and Edred with their quest.

Aunt Edith

supporting

Also known as Edith, Auntie Edith

The children's aunt who cares for them at Arden House.

Mrs. Honeysett

supporting

The housekeeper at Arden House who looks after the children.

Eliza

supporting

Also known as Cousin Bet, Cousin Betty, Betty, Bet

A cousin of the Arden children who appears in their time travels.

Sir Walter Raleigh

supporting

Also known as Raleigh, Walter Raleigh, Sir Walter, the great Sir Walter Raleigh

The famous Elizabethan explorer who appears as a character in the children's adventures.

Master Richard Arden

supporting

Also known as Richard Arden, Mr. Arden, Mr. Richard, Master Richard, Arden

An ancestor of Elfrida and Edred from the time of Guy Fawkes.

Cousin Dick

supporting

Also known as Dick

A mischievous cousin who appears in the children's historical journeys.

Old Betty Lovell

minor

Also known as old Betty, Bet, Betty Lovell, Betty

An elderly woman from the village with knowledge of Arden history.

Old Beale

minor

Also known as Beale

The gardener at Arden House who assists the children.

Lady Arden

minor

Also known as old Lady Arden

An elderly ancestor of the children who appears in their time travels.

Mr. Parados

minor

Also known as old Parados, Master Parados

A mysterious figure who may be connected to the Arden family secrets.

Uncle Jim

minor

Also known as James, Jim

The children's uncle who is mentioned but rarely seen.

Sir Edward Talbot

minor

Also known as Talbot, Edward Talbot

A historical figure who appears in the children's adventures.

Guy Fawkes

minor

The infamous Gunpowder Plot conspirator encountered by the children.

Lady Nithsdale

minor

Also known as Nithsdale

A historical figure who helps the children during their time travels.

King James I

minor

Also known as James the First, King James, James I, His Most Christian Majesty King James I

The Stuart king who appears as a character in the children's adventures.

Mr. Frewin

minor

A local man who assists the Arden children.

The Tallow King

minor

A wealthy merchant encountered during the children's time travels.

King Henry VIII

minor

Also known as King Henry, King Harry, King Henry the Eighth

The Tudor king who appears briefly in the children's adventures.

Oliver Cromwell

minor

Also known as Cromwell

The Lord Protector who appears as a historical figure in the story.

Bonnie Prince Charlie

minor

Also known as Prince Charlie, Bonny

The Jacobite pretender encountered during the children's travels.