# The Lost Stradivarius — Character guide

> Key figures in The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner.

- [John Maltravers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/john_maltravers.md): The protagonist, a young Oxford student who becomes obsessed with a mysterious Stradivarius violin and its dark history.
- [Constance Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/constance_temple.md): John's devoted sister, who narrates the story and worries about her brother's growing obsession.
- [Adrian Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/adrian_temple.md): John's close friend and fellow student, who shares his interest in music and becomes entangled in the mystery.
- [Mr. Gaskell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mr_gaskell.md): A mysterious musician and collector who introduces John to the lost Stradivarius and its tragic past.
- [Mrs. Temple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mrs_temple.md): Mother of John and Constance, a gentle widow who cares deeply for her children's wellbeing.
- [Sir Edward Maltravers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/sir_edward_maltravers.md): John's uncle and a former owner of the Stradivarius, whose mysterious death haunts the narrative.
- [Dr. Frobisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/dr_frobisher.md): A physician and friend of the family who observes John's declining health and growing obsession.
- [Sophia Maltravers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/sophia_maltravers.md): Sir Edward's sister, who writes a letter revealing the dark history of the Maltravers family and the violin.
- [Mr. George Smart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mr_george_smart.md): A former owner of the Stradivarius whose ghostly presence is felt throughout the story.
- [Parnham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/parnham.md): A servant in the Maltravers household who assists John with his musical pursuits.
- [Raffaelle Carotenuto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/raffaelle_carotenuto.md): An Italian musician and former owner of the Stradivarius, whose tragic fate is revealed.
- [Jocelyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/jocelyn.md): A friend of John's from Oxford who shares his interest in music and the occult.
- [Graziani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/graziani.md): An Italian musician associated with the history of the Stradivarius violin.
- [Antonio Stradivarius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/antonio_stradivarius.md): The legendary violin maker whose instrument is central to the story's mystery.
- [Johnnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/johnnie.md): A young boy who appears in the narrative, possibly a servant or local child.
- [Lady Maltravers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/lady_maltravers.md): A member of the Maltravers family, mentioned in connection with the family's history.
- [Dr. Sarsdell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/dr_sarsdell.md): A doctor who attends to John during his illness.
- [Mr. Thoresby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mr_thoresby.md): An acquaintance of the Maltravers family, possibly a legal or business associate.
- [Dr. Empson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/dr_empson.md): A physician consulted regarding John's condition.
- [Dr. Dobie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/dr_dobie.md): Another doctor who examines John during his illness.
- [Palamede Domacavalli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/palamede_domacavalli.md): An Italian nobleman connected to the history of the Stradivarius violin.
- [Mr. Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mr_butler.md): A servant or staff member in the Maltravers household.
- [Royston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/royston.md): A character mentioned in connection with the Maltravers family or estate.

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