# The House of Arden — Character guide

> Key figures in The House of Arden by E. Nesbit.

- [Elfrida Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/elfrida_arden.md): A young girl who, with her brother Edred, seeks the lost treasure of the Arden family.
- [Edred Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/edred_arden.md): Elfrida's brother and the current Lord Arden, who joins her in magical adventures through time.
- [The Mouldiwarp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/the_mouldiwarp.md): A magical white mole who guides the children through time and grants their wishes.
- [Cousin Richard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/cousin_richard.md): A kind older cousin who helps Elfrida and Edred with their quest.
- [Aunt Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/aunt_edith.md): The children's aunt who cares for them at Arden House.
- [Mrs. Honeysett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/mrs_honeysett.md): The housekeeper at Arden House who looks after the children.
- [Eliza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/eliza.md): A cousin of the Arden children who appears in their time travels.
- [Sir Walter Raleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/sir_walter_raleigh.md): The famous Elizabethan explorer who appears as a character in the children's adventures.
- [Master Richard Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/master_richard_arden.md): An ancestor of Elfrida and Edred from the time of Guy Fawkes.
- [Cousin Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/cousin_dick.md): A mischievous cousin who appears in the children's historical journeys.
- [Old Betty Lovell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/old_betty_lovell.md): An elderly woman from the village with knowledge of Arden history.
- [Old Beale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/old_beale.md): The gardener at Arden House who assists the children.
- [Lady Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/lady_arden.md): An elderly ancestor of the children who appears in their time travels.
- [Mr. Parados](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/mr_parados.md): A mysterious figure who may be connected to the Arden family secrets.
- [Uncle Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/uncle_jim.md): The children's uncle who is mentioned but rarely seen.
- [Sir Edward Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/sir_edward_talbot.md): A historical figure who appears in the children's adventures.
- [Guy Fawkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/guy_fawkes.md): The infamous Gunpowder Plot conspirator encountered by the children.
- [Lady Nithsdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/lady_nithsdale.md): A historical figure who helps the children during their time travels.
- [King James I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/king_james_i.md): The Stuart king who appears as a character in the children's adventures.
- [Mr. Frewin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/mr_frewin.md): A local man who assists the Arden children.
- [The Tallow King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/the_tallow_king.md): A wealthy merchant encountered during the children's time travels.
- [King Henry VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/king_henry_viii.md): The Tudor king who appears briefly in the children's adventures.
- [Oliver Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/oliver_cromwell.md): The Lord Protector who appears as a historical figure in the story.
- [Bonnie Prince Charlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_house_of_arden_se/characters/bonnie_prince_charlie.md): The Jacobite pretender encountered during the children's travels.

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