# The Ladies Lindores — Character guide

> Key figures in The Ladies Lindores by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Edith Lindores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/edith_lindores.md): The new Lady Lindores, a central figure in the story's romantic and family dynamics.
- [John Erskine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/john_erskine.md): A young laird and romantic interest, central to the plot's conflicts.
- [Lord Rintoul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/rintoul.md): The young heir to the Lindores title, a key figure in family and romantic entanglements.
- [Lady Caroline Torrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/caroline_torrance.md): A tragic figure whose marriage and fate drive much of the story's drama.
- [Lord Lindores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/lord_lindores.md): The patriarch of the Lindores family, a powerful and often stern figure.
- [Lord Millefleurs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/millefleurs.md): A charming and witty French aristocrat who becomes a significant presence.
- [Nora Barrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/nora_barrington.md): A lively and observant young woman, friend to the Lindores family.
- [Mr. Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mr_beaufort.md): A gentleman with a mysterious past, involved in the story's intrigue.
- [Miss Barbara Erskine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/miss_barbara_erskine.md): John Erskine's elderly aunt, a source of wisdom and local color.
- [Mr. Monypenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mr_monypenny.md): The family lawyer, a shrewd and loyal advisor to the Lindores.
- [Sir James Montgomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/sir_james_montgomery.md): An old friend of the family, a local gentleman of standing.
- [Patrick Torrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/patrick_torrance.md): A member of the Torrance family, involved in the central conflict.
- [Mr. Torrance of Tinto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mr_torrance_of_tinto.md): The wealthy and coarse laird who marries Lady Caroline.
- [Edward Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/edward_beaufort.md): A younger relative of Mr. Beaufort, with his own romantic interests.
- [Miss Nelly Field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/miss_nelly_field.md): A young woman who becomes a friend to the Lindores household.
- [Little Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/little_tom.md): A young boy, likely a servant or local child, appearing in scenes.
- [Agnes Sempill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/agnes_sempill.md): A young woman from a local family, with a minor role in events.
- [Robin Lindores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/robin_lindores.md): A younger son of Lord Lindores, a minor family member.
- [Mr. Rolls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mr_rolls.md): An old servant or tenant, often providing comic relief.
- [Tammas Rolls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/tammas_rolls.md): Another servant or local figure, possibly related to old Rolls.
- [Janet Tamson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/janet_tamson.md): A servant in the Erskine household, a minor character.
- [Dr. Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/dr_stirling.md): A local doctor who attends to the family.
- [Peggy Burnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/peggy_burnet.md): A local girl or servant, a minor character.
- [Miss Sallie Field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/miss_sallie_field.md): A relative or friend of Miss Nelly Field, a minor presence.
- [Lady Montgomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/lady_montgomery.md): Wife of Sir James Montgomery, a minor social figure.
- [Mr. Kingsford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mr_kingsford.md): A gentleman visitor or acquaintance of the family.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mary.md): A servant or minor female character in the household.
- [Miss Sempill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/miss_sempill.md): A relative of Agnes Sempill, a minor character.
- [Robert Lindores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/honourable_robert_lindores.md): Another son of Lord Lindores, a minor family member.
- [Dr. Meldrum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/dr_meldrum.md): Another local doctor, possibly consulted in the story.
- [Colonel Barrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/colonel_barrington.md): Nora Barrington's father, a military man and minor character.
- [Peggy Blair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/peggy_blair.md): A local woman or servant, a minor character.
- [Mrs. Kingsford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mrs_kingsford.md): Wife of Mr. Kingsford, a minor social figure.
- [Tom Torrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/tom_torrance.md): A younger member of the Torrance family, a minor character.
- [Andrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/andrew.md): A servant or local man, a minor character.
- [Mrs. Stirling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mrs_stirling.md): Wife of Dr. Stirling, a minor character.
- [John Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/john_thomson.md): A servant or local man, a minor character.
- [Henry Erskine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/henry_erskine.md): A relative of John Erskine, a minor character.
- [Peggy Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/peggy_fleming.md): A local woman or servant, a minor character.
- [Willie Montgomery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/willie_montgomery.md): A son of Sir James Montgomery, a minor character.
- [Old Robert Beatoun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/old_robert_beatoun.md): An elderly local figure, a minor character.
- [Lady Reseda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/lady_reseda.md): A minor aristocratic character, possibly a visitor.
- [Sandy Struthers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/sandy_struthers.md): A local man or servant, a minor character.
- [Walter Erskine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/walter_erskine.md): Another relative of John Erskine, a minor character.
- [Mrs. Barrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mrs_barrington.md): Nora Barrington's mother, a minor character.
- [Mrs. Sempill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/mrs_sempill.md): Mother of Agnes Sempill, a minor character.
- [Jardine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/jardine.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Old Mrs. Methven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/old_mrs_methven.md): An elderly local woman, a minor character.
- [Duke of Lavender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/duke_of_lavender.md): A minor aristocratic figure, possibly mentioned in passing.

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