The Lost Stradivarius · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner.
John Maltravers
major
Also known as Sir John Maltravers, Maltravers, Worth
The protagonist, a young Oxford student who becomes obsessed with a mysterious Stradivarius violin and its dark history.
Constance Temple
major
Also known as Constance, Miss Constance Temple
John's devoted sister, who narrates the story and worries about her brother's growing obsession.
Adrian Temple
supporting
Also known as Adrian, Temple
John's close friend and fellow student, who shares his interest in music and becomes entangled in the mystery.
Mr. Gaskell
supporting
Also known as Buononcini, Mr. William Gaskell
A mysterious musician and collector who introduces John to the lost Stradivarius and its tragic past.
Mrs. Temple
supporting
Mother of John and Constance, a gentle widow who cares deeply for her children's wellbeing.
Sir Edward Maltravers
supporting
Also known as Edward, dear Edward
John's uncle and a former owner of the Stradivarius, whose mysterious death haunts the narrative.
Dr. Frobisher
supporting
A physician and friend of the family who observes John's declining health and growing obsession.
Sophia Maltravers
supporting
Also known as Miss Sophia Maltravers, Sophy, Miss Maltravers
Sir Edward's sister, who writes a letter revealing the dark history of the Maltravers family and the violin.
Mr. George Smart
minor
Also known as Mr. Smart, the late Mr. George Smart
A former owner of the Stradivarius whose ghostly presence is felt throughout the story.
Parnham
minor
A servant in the Maltravers household who assists John with his musical pursuits.
Raffaelle Carotenuto
minor
Also known as Raffaelle, Carotenuto
An Italian musician and former owner of the Stradivarius, whose tragic fate is revealed.
Jocelyn
minor
A friend of John's from Oxford who shares his interest in music and the occult.
Graziani
minor
An Italian musician associated with the history of the Stradivarius violin.
Antonio Stradivarius
minor
Also known as Stradivarius, the nonagenarian Antonius Stradivarius
The legendary violin maker whose instrument is central to the story's mystery.
Johnnie
minor
A young boy who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or local child.
Lady Maltravers
minor
A member of the Maltravers family, mentioned in connection with the family's history.
Dr. Sarsdell
minor
A doctor who attends to John during his illness.
Mr. Thoresby
minor
An acquaintance of the Maltravers family, possibly a legal or business associate.
Dr. Empson
minor
A physician consulted regarding John's condition.
Dr. Dobie
minor
Another doctor who examines John during his illness.
Palamede Domacavalli
minor
Also known as Palamede
An Italian nobleman connected to the history of the Stradivarius violin.
Mr. Butler
minor
A servant or staff member in the Maltravers household.
Royston
minor
A character mentioned in connection with the Maltravers family or estate.
