Character guide

Edith Lindores

major

Also known as Lady Lindores, Lady Edith, Little Edith

The new Lady Lindores, a central figure in the story's romantic and family dynamics.

John Erskine

major

Also known as Mr. Erskine, young Erskine, Erskine of Dalrulzian

A young laird and romantic interest, central to the plot's conflicts.

Lord Rintoul

major

Also known as Young Rintoul, the new Rintoul

The young heir to the Lindores title, a key figure in family and romantic entanglements.

Lady Caroline Torrance

major

Also known as Carry, poor Caroline, Lady Car

A tragic figure whose marriage and fate drive much of the story's drama.

Lord Lindores

major

Also known as The Lindores, old Lindores

The patriarch of the Lindores family, a powerful and often stern figure.

Lord Millefleurs

supporting

Also known as Marquis of Millefleurs, little Millefleurs

A charming and witty French aristocrat who becomes a significant presence.

Nora Barrington

supporting

Also known as Miss Barrington, Miss Nora

A lively and observant young woman, friend to the Lindores family.

Mr. Beaufort

supporting

Also known as Beaufort

A gentleman with a mysterious past, involved in the story's intrigue.

Miss Barbara Erskine

supporting

Also known as auld Miss Barbara, Aunt Barbara

John Erskine's elderly aunt, a source of wisdom and local color.

Mr. Monypenny

supporting

Also known as auld Monypenny, old Monypenny

The family lawyer, a shrewd and loyal advisor to the Lindores.

Sir James Montgomery

supporting

Also known as Old Sir James, Jamie

An old friend of the family, a local gentleman of standing.

Patrick Torrance

supporting

Also known as Pat Torrance, Mr. Torrance

A member of the Torrance family, involved in the central conflict.

Mr. Torrance of Tinto

supporting

Also known as Tinto, Torrance of Tinto

The wealthy and coarse laird who marries Lady Caroline.

Edward Beaufort

supporting

Also known as young Beaufort

A younger relative of Mr. Beaufort, with his own romantic interests.

Miss Nelly Field

minor

Also known as Nellie, Miss Nellie F. Field

A young woman who becomes a friend to the Lindores household.

Little Tom

minor

Also known as Tommy, Thomas Rolls

A young boy, likely a servant or local child, appearing in scenes.

Agnes Sempill

minor

Also known as Agnes

A young woman from a local family, with a minor role in events.

Robin Lindores

minor

Also known as Young Robin Lindores, Bob

A younger son of Lord Lindores, a minor family member.

Mr. Rolls

minor

Also known as old Rolls, Bauby Rolls

An old servant or tenant, often providing comic relief.

Tammas Rolls

minor

Also known as Tammas

Another servant or local figure, possibly related to old Rolls.

Janet Tamson

minor

Also known as Janet

A servant in the Erskine household, a minor character.

Dr. Stirling

minor

A local doctor who attends to the family.

Peggy Burnet

minor

Also known as Peggy

A local girl or servant, a minor character.

Miss Sallie Field

minor

Also known as Miss Field

A relative or friend of Miss Nelly Field, a minor presence.

Lady Montgomery

minor

Wife of Sir James Montgomery, a minor social figure.

Mr. Kingsford

minor

A gentleman visitor or acquaintance of the family.

Mary

minor

A servant or minor female character in the household.

Miss Sempill

minor

A relative of Agnes Sempill, a minor character.

Robert Lindores

minor

Also known as the Honourable Robert

Another son of Lord Lindores, a minor family member.

Dr. Meldrum

minor

Another local doctor, possibly consulted in the story.

Colonel Barrington

minor

Nora Barrington's father, a military man and minor character.

Peggy Blair

minor

A local woman or servant, a minor character.

Mrs. Kingsford

minor

Also known as little Mrs. Kingsford

Wife of Mr. Kingsford, a minor social figure.

Tom Torrance

minor

Also known as Tommy

A younger member of the Torrance family, a minor character.

Andrew

minor

A servant or local man, a minor character.

Mrs. Stirling

minor

Wife of Dr. Stirling, a minor character.

John Thomson

minor

A servant or local man, a minor character.

Henry Erskine

minor

Also known as Harry Erskine

A relative of John Erskine, a minor character.

Peggy Fleming

minor

A local woman or servant, a minor character.

Willie Montgomery

minor

Also known as Wilfrid

A son of Sir James Montgomery, a minor character.

Old Robert Beatoun

minor

Also known as Robert Beatoun

An elderly local figure, a minor character.

Lady Reseda

minor

A minor aristocratic character, possibly a visitor.

Sandy Struthers

minor

A local man or servant, a minor character.

Walter Erskine

minor

Also known as Walter

Another relative of John Erskine, a minor character.

Mrs. Rolls

minor

Wife of old Rolls, a minor character.

Mrs. Barrington

minor

Nora Barrington's mother, a minor character.

Mrs. Sempill

minor

Mother of Agnes Sempill, a minor character.

Jardine

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local figure.

Jock Beaton

minor

A local man, a minor character.

Old Mrs. Methven

minor

Also known as the Broomlees

An elderly local woman, a minor character.

Duke of Lavender

minor

Also known as Lavender

A minor aristocratic figure, possibly mentioned in passing.