Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as me, I, myself

The first-person narrator, a writer involved with the Duc de Mersch's expedition.

Mr. Fox

major

Also known as Fox, little Fox, spoof old Fox

A cynical, manipulative journalist and friend of the narrator.

Mr. Callan

supporting

Also known as Callan

A colleague of the narrator, involved in the political machinations.

The Duc de Mersch

major

Also known as de Mersch, the Duc, old de Mersch, Mersch

A European nobleman leading a controversial Arctic expedition.

Soane

supporting

A friend of the narrator, often present in social scenes.

Mr. Gurnard

supporting

Also known as Gurnard

A politician and ally of the Duc de Mersch, later a rival.

Mr. Churchill

supporting

Also known as Churchill, the Right Honourable Mr. Churchill

A prominent English politician and father of Miss Churchill.

Miss Churchill

supporting

Also known as de Mersch? Miss Churchill, Churchill

The Duc de Mersch's fiancée, a quiet and observant woman.

The Jenkins

minor

Also known as Jenkins

A family or group referenced by the narrator, possibly servants.

Mr. Lea

minor

Also known as Lea

An acquaintance of the narrator, involved in literary circles.

Cromwell

minor

A historical figure referenced in political discussions.

Mrs. Hartly

minor

Also known as Hartly

A woman of society, possibly a landlady or hostess.

Mr. Polehampton

minor

Also known as Polehampton

A minor official or acquaintance of the narrator.

Miss Etchingham Granger

minor

Also known as Granger, Miss Granger, Etchingham

A young woman from a prominent family, connected to the Grangers.

Mr. Etchingham Granger

minor

Also known as Granger, Mr. Granger, Mr. Etchingham

A member of the Etchingham Granger family, possibly a father.

Monsieur Radet

minor

Also known as Radet, the good Radet

A French associate of the Duc de Mersch.

Baron Halderschrodt

minor

Also known as Halderschrodt, de Halderschrodt

A European baron involved with the expedition.

Mr. Evans

minor

Also known as Evans

A minor character, possibly a servant or clerk.

Old Cal

minor

Also known as Cal, the great Cal, poor old Cal

An elderly man, possibly a servant or local figure.

Miss Polehampton

minor

Also known as Polehampton

A young woman, possibly daughter of Mr. Polehampton.

Neighbour Slingsby

minor

Also known as Slingsby

A neighbor of the narrator, briefly mentioned.

Willoughby

minor

A friend or acquaintance of the narrator.

Kenny Granger

minor

Also known as Kenny, Granger

A younger member of the Granger family.

Charles Gurnard

minor

Also known as the Right Honourable Charles Gurnard, Gurnard

A politician, possibly related to Mr. Gurnard.

Arthur Edwards

minor

Also known as Arthur

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Jack

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or servant.

Mrs. Etchingham Granger

minor

Also known as Granger

A matriarch of the Etchingham Granger family.

Effie

minor

A young girl, possibly a servant or child.