# The Inheritors — Character guide

> Key figures in The Inheritors by Joseph Conrad.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person narrator, a writer involved with the Duc de Mersch's expedition.
- [Mr. Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/fox.md): A cynical, manipulative journalist and friend of the narrator.
- [Mr. Callan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/callan.md): A colleague of the narrator, involved in the political machinations.
- [The Duc de Mersch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/duc_de_mersch.md): A European nobleman leading a controversial Arctic expedition.
- [Soane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/soane.md): A friend of the narrator, often present in social scenes.
- [Mr. Gurnard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/gurnard.md): A politician and ally of the Duc de Mersch, later a rival.
- [Mr. Churchill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/churchill.md): A prominent English politician and father of Miss Churchill.
- [Miss Churchill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/miss_churchill.md): The Duc de Mersch's fiancée, a quiet and observant woman.
- [The Jenkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/jenkins.md): A family or group referenced by the narrator, possibly servants.
- [Mr. Lea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/lea.md): An acquaintance of the narrator, involved in literary circles.
- [Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/cromwell.md): A historical figure referenced in political discussions.
- [Mrs. Hartly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/mrs_hartly.md): A woman of society, possibly a landlady or hostess.
- [Mr. Polehampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/polehampton.md): A minor official or acquaintance of the narrator.
- [Miss Etchingham Granger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/miss_etchingham_granger.md): A young woman from a prominent family, connected to the Grangers.
- [Mr. Etchingham Granger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/mr_etchingham_granger.md): A member of the Etchingham Granger family, possibly a father.
- [Monsieur Radet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/radet.md): A French associate of the Duc de Mersch.
- [Baron Halderschrodt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/halderschrodt.md): A European baron involved with the expedition.
- [Mr. Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/evans.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or clerk.
- [Old Cal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/old_cal.md): An elderly man, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Miss Polehampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/miss_polehampton.md): A young woman, possibly daughter of Mr. Polehampton.
- [Neighbour Slingsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/slingsby.md): A neighbor of the narrator, briefly mentioned.
- [Willoughby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/willoughby.md): A friend or acquaintance of the narrator.
- [Charles Gurnard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/charles_gurnard.md): A politician, possibly related to Mr. Gurnard.
- [Arthur Edwards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/arthur_edwards.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/jack.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or servant.
- [Mrs. Etchingham Granger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/mrs_etchingham_granger.md): A matriarch of the Etchingham Granger family.
- [Effie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_inheritors_se/characters/effie.md): A young girl, possibly a servant or child.

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