# The Last Chronicle of Barset — Character guide

> Key figures in The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope.

- [Grace Crawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/grace_crawley.md): Daughter of the impoverished Mr. Crawley, whose love for Major Grantly is tested by her father's disgrace.
- [Lily Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lily_dale.md): A young woman of Allington who resolves to remain true to her first love despite his betrayal.
- [Johnny Eames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/johnny_eames.md): A young clerk in London who remains devoted to Lily Dale while navigating his own romantic entanglements.
- [Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_crawley.md): A proud but impoverished clergyman accused of stealing a cheque, whose trial drives the central plot.
- [Major Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/major_grantly.md): Son of Archdeacon Grantly, a widower who wishes to marry Grace Crawley despite family opposition.
- [Mrs. Proudie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_proudie.md): The domineering wife of the Bishop of Barchester, a formidable force in clerical politics.
- [Archdeacon Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/archdeacon_grantly.md): The powerful and opinionated Archdeacon of Barchester, father of Major Grantly.
- [Conway Dalrymple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/conway_dalrymple.md): A young artist who becomes entangled in the romantic and financial affairs of the Broughton household.
- [Mrs. Dobbs Broughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_dobbs_broughton.md): A fashionable London hostess whose marriage is strained by financial ruin and flirtation.
- [Thomas Toogood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/thomas_toogood.md): A cheerful London solicitor and cousin of Mrs. Crawley who works to clear Mr. Crawley's name.
- [Adolphus Crosbie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/adolphus_crosbie.md): A man who jilted Lily Dale and later appears in London society, still haunted by his past.
- [Clara Van Siever](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/clara_van_siever.md): A wealthy and independent young woman who becomes the object of Conway Dalrymple's affections.
- [Mrs. Thorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_thorne.md): A wealthy and kind-hearted widow, former Miss Dunstable, who aids the Crawleys.
- [Lady Lufton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lady_lufton.md): The matriarch of Framley Court, a generous but strong-willed woman involved in local affairs.
- [Miss Demolines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/miss_demolines.md): A flirtatious and scheming young woman who pursues Johnny Eames in London.
- [Mr. Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_harding.md): A gentle, elderly clergyman and former warden, father of Mrs. Grantly and Mrs. Arabin.
- [Mr. Robarts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_robarts.md): The vicar of Framley, a friend of the Crawleys and a steady presence in the community.
- [Mrs. Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_grantly.md): The Archdeacon's wife, a sensible woman who supports her son's wish to marry Grace Crawley.
- [Mrs. Arabin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_arabin.md): The Dean of Barchester's wife, a kind and hospitable woman who befriends Grace Crawley.
- [Dr. Tempest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dr_tempest.md): The rector of Silverbridge, a shrewd and influential clergyman who investigates Mr. Crawley's case.
- [Miss Prettyman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/miss_prettyman.md): The elder Miss Prettyman who runs a school in Silverbridge and employs Grace Crawley.
- [Augustus Musselboro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/augustus_musselboro.md): A shady business partner of Dobbs Broughton, involved in financial schemes and Clara Van Siever's affairs.
- [Mrs. Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_dale.md): Lily Dale's mother, a loving and protective widow living at Allington.
- [Sir Raffle Buffle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/sir_raffle_buffle.md): A pompous and self-important government official who employs Johnny Eames.
- [Mr. Thumble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_thumble.md): A poor clergyman sent by Mrs. Proudie to take Mr. Crawley's pulpit, often humiliated.
- [Mrs. Van Siever](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_van_siever.md): Clara's formidable and wealthy mother, a moneylender with a sharp tongue.
- [Jane Crawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/jane_crawley.md): The younger daughter of Mr. Crawley, who assists her mother at home in Hogglestock.
- [Mr. Dobbs Broughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_dobbs_broughton.md): A stockbroker whose financial ruin leads to tragedy in Hook Court.
- [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/john_walker.md): A respected attorney in Silverbridge who advises on Mr. Crawley's legal troubles.
- [Mr. Soames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_soames.md): The diocesan surveyor from whom the stolen cheque was allegedly taken.
- [Emily Dunstable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/emily_dunstable.md): A cheerful heiress and friend of Lily Dale, who becomes involved with Bernard Dale.
- [Lady Julia De Guest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lady_julia_de_guest.md): A kind-hearted noblewoman and friend of the Dale family who supports Johnny Eames.
- [Fowler Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/fowler_pratt.md): A friend of Johnny Eames and a fellow clerk in London, often involved in social scenes.
- [Mrs. Robarts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_robarts.md): The wife of Mr. Robarts, a gentle and hospitable woman at Framley Parsonage.
- [Bernard Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/bernard_dale.md): Lily Dale's cousin, a captain in the army who courts Emily Dunstable.
- [Bishop Proudie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/bishop_proudie.md): The weak-willed Bishop of Barchester, dominated by his wife Mrs. Proudie.
- [Giles Hoggett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/giles_hoggett.md): A labourer who gives Johnny Eames the motto 'It's dogged as does it'.
- [Mr. Chadwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_chadwick.md): The bishop's steward and legal advisor in Barchester.
- [Lord Lufton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lord_lufton.md): The son of Lady Lufton, a young nobleman who appears briefly in the story.
- [Mr. Cradell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_cradell.md): A clerk and friend of Johnny Eames in London, often involved in comic scenes.
- [Mary Eames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mary_eames.md): Johnny Eames's sister, married to John Walker, living in Silverbridge.
- [Mr. Butterwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_butterwell.md): A colleague of Sir Raffle Buffle in the government office.
- [Mr. Snapper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_snapper.md): A curate sent to Hogglestock who suffers from Mr. Crawley's wrath.
- [Siph Dunn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/siph_dunn.md): A young man from Guestwick who works as a clerk and is a friend of Johnny Eames.
- [Mrs. Baxter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_baxter.md): The housekeeper at Mrs. Dobbs Broughton's London home.
- [Old Lady Demolines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/old_lady_demolines.md): Madalina Demolines's mother, an eccentric and manipulative old woman.
- [Posy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/posy.md): The young daughter of Major Grantly, a sweet child who endears herself to Grace Crawley.
- [Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/edith.md): Major Grantly's younger daughter, a charming little girl.
- [Mrs. Draper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_draper.md): A servant in the Crawley household at Hogglestock.
- [Mrs. Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_walker.md): The wife of John Walker, a social figure in Silverbridge.
- [Maria Clutterbuck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/maria_clutterbuck.md): A young woman from the country who becomes involved with the Toogood family.
- [John Stringer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/john_stringer.md): A lawyer in London consulted by Mr. Toogood in the Crawley case.
- [Miss Annabella Prettyman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/miss_annabella_prettyman.md): The younger Miss Prettyman who helps run the school in Silverbridge.
- [Mr. Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_dale.md): The uncle of Lily Dale and Bernard Dale, a squire living at Allington.
- [Mr. Thorne of Ullathorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_thorne_of_ullathorne.md): A country gentleman and relative of Mrs. Thorne, living at Ullathorne.
- [Mr. Oriel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_oriel.md): A clergyman from Greshamsbury who appears briefly in the story.
- [Dan Stringer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dan_stringer.md): A disreputable man suspected of stealing the cheque that Mr. Crawley is accused of taking.
- [Mrs. Boyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_boyce.md): The wife of a clergyman in the Barchester area.
- [Jael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/jael.md): The Van Sievers' maid, a sharp-tongued servant who plays a role in the Hook Court tragedy.
- [Dean Arabin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dean_arabin.md): The Dean of Barchester, husband of Mrs. Arabin, a scholarly and kind clergyman.
- [Dr. Thorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dr_thorne.md): A doctor and landowner, husband of the former Miss Dunstable, living at Chaldicotes.
- [Mr. Quiverful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_quiverful.md): A poor clergyman with a large family, briefly mentioned in the Barchester context.
- [Dan Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dan_morris.md): A man involved in the cheque theft subplot, associated with Dan Stringer.
- [Eleanor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/eleanor.md): A relative of the Crawleys, mentioned in correspondence and family matters.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/fanny.md): A servant or minor character in the household of Mrs. Dale.
- [Sisera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/sisera.md): A biblical reference used as a nickname for a character in the Hook Court subplot.
- [Dr. Filgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/dr_filgrave.md): A doctor in Barchester who attends to Mrs. Proudie in her final illness.
- [Polly Toogood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/polly_toogood.md): A daughter of Mr. Toogood, a lively young woman in the Toogood household.
- [Mrs. Quiverful](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_quiverful.md): The wife of Mr. Quiverful, a poor clergyman with many children.
- [Flurry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/flurry.md): A horse owned by Major Grantly, mentioned in hunting scenes.
- [Mrs. Toogood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mrs_toogood.md): The wife of Thomas Toogood, a warm-hearted woman in London.
- [Griselda Grantly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/griselda_grantly.md): The daughter of Archdeacon Grantly, married to Lord Dumbello, mentioned briefly.
- [Mr. Fothergill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_fothergill.md): A land agent associated with the Duke of Omnium's estates.
- [Mrs. Harold Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/smith.md): A society lady in London, briefly appearing in social scenes.
- [Lady Amelia Gazebee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lady_amelia_gazebee.md): A daughter of the De Courcy family, married to Mr. Gazebee.
- [Jem Scuttle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/jem_scuttle.md): A servant or labourer in the Hogglestock area.
- [Mr. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_green.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or clerk in London.
- [Lady Hartletop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lady_hartletop.md): A society figure mentioned in the London social circle.
- [Mr. Boyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_boyce.md): A clergyman in the Barchester diocese, husband of Mrs. Boyce.
- [Mr. Sowerby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_sowerby.md): A former MP and landowner from Chaldicotes, now fallen on hard times.
- [Lucy Robarts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/lucy_robarts.md): The sister of Mr. Robarts, married to Lord Lufton, mentioned briefly.
- [Mr. Summerkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_summerkin.md): A clerk in Sir Raffle Buffle's office, a colleague of Johnny Eames.
- [Farmer Mangle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/farmer_mangle.md): A farmer in the Hogglestock area who interacts with Mr. Crawley.
- [Mr. Mortimer Gazebee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_last_chronicle_of_barset_se/characters/mr_mortimer_gazebee.md): A lawyer and husband of Lady Amelia, involved in the Crosbie subplot.

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