Character guide

Thomas Sylvester Hobhouse

major

Also known as Thomas, Mr. Hobhouse, Mr. Thomas Sylvester Hobhouse

The narrator and protagonist, a young Englishman drawn into espionage intrigue.

Jean Rendall

major

Also known as Miss Rendall, Jean, Miss Jean Rendall

A charming young woman living with her father, becomes the narrator's love interest.

Dr. Rendall

major

Also known as the doctor, doctor

A mysterious doctor on the island, central to the espionage plot.

Roger Merton

major

Also known as Mr. Merton, Roger, Merton

A suspicious stranger the narrator encounters, involved in secret activities.

Mr. Bolton

supporting

Also known as Bolton, James Bolton, poor Bolton

A man connected to the espionage network, later revealed to be an agent.

Jack Whiteclett

supporting

Also known as Jack, Whiteclett

A young man from the island, possibly involved in the intrigue.

Jock

supporting

Also known as poor Jock, Herr Jock

A local man, possibly a servant or helper, with ties to the plot.

Mr. O'Brien

supporting

Also known as O'Brien

A suspicious character, possibly an enemy agent.

Philip Rendall

supporting

Also known as Mr. Rendall, Philip

Jean's brother, involved in the espionage activities.

Rutherford

minor

Also known as Poor Rutherford

A character mentioned, possibly a colleague or friend of the narrator.

Sir Francis Merton

minor

Also known as Merton, Sir Francis

A senior figure, possibly related to Roger Merton, with authority.

Peter Scollay

minor

Also known as Peter, Peter Scollay senior, Peter junior

A local family name, possibly multiple generations mentioned.

Commander John P. N. Whiteclett

minor

Also known as John Whiteclett, Commander Whiteclett, J. P. N. Whiteclett

A naval officer, possibly related to Jack Whiteclett.

Uncle Francis

minor

Also known as Uncle

The narrator's uncle, mentioned in letters and background.

Sir James Macpherson

minor

Also known as Sir James

A name mentioned, possibly a historical or official figure.

Mr. H.

minor

A mysterious figure referred to by initials, possibly an agent.

Captain Whiteclett

minor

A naval captain, possibly the same as Commander Whiteclett.