Character guide

Emily St. Aubert

major

Also known as Emily, Mademoiselle Emily, Charming Emily, Emily St. Aubert, the unhappy Emily, the innocent and helpless Emily

The orphaned heroine of the novel, whose courage and sensibility are tested by imprisonment and mystery.

Valancourt

major

Also known as the Chevalier Valancourt, M. La Valancourt, Monsieur Valancourt, the elder Valancourt, the wretched Valancourt, Amiable and unfortunate Valancourt, the benevolent Valancourt

Emily's beloved, a young chevalier of noble heart but troubled fortunes.

Montoni

major

Also known as Signor Montoni, the Signor Montoni, the selfish Montoni, Julius Caesar Montoni

The villainous Italian nobleman who imprisons Emily in Udolpho.

Annette

supporting

Also known as the talkative Annette, Shakespeare Annette

Emily's talkative and superstitious maid, providing comic relief and loyalty.

Madame Montoni

supporting

Also known as Madame, the late Madame Montoni, Signora Montoni

Emily's aunt, forced into marriage with Montoni, who meets a tragic fate.

Ludovico

supporting

Also known as Poor Ludovico, O Ludovico

A brave servant who volunteers to stay in a haunted room and later aids Emily.

Blanche

supporting

Also known as the Lady Blanche, Lady Blanche, Blanche Dorothée, Thomson Blanche

The kind daughter of the Count de Villefort, who befriends Emily.

St. Aubert

supporting

Also known as Monsieur St. Aubert, the late Monsieur St. Aubert, the calm St. Aubert, Thomson St. Aubert

Emily's beloved father, whose death sets the story in motion.

Count Morano

supporting

Also known as The Count Morano, Morano, Count

A Venetian nobleman who pursues Emily and later plots against Montoni.

Madame Quesnel

minor

Also known as Madame Quesnel Emily, Quesnel

Emily's aunt, married to Monsieur Quesnel, who is unsympathetic to Emily.

Madame Cheron

minor

Also known as Collins, Collins Madame Cheron

Emily's aunt who later becomes Madame Montoni.

Theresa

minor

Also known as Old Theresa, poor Theresa, the faithful Theresa

The faithful old servant of the St. Aubert family.

Barnardine

minor

Also known as the treacherous Barnardine

A treacherous servant of Montoni who assists in the imprisonment.

Dorothée

minor

Also known as old Dorothée

An old servant at the chateau who reveals secrets to Emily.

Agnes

minor

Also known as sister Agnes, Sister Agnes

A nun who provides shelter and counsel to Emily.

Laurentini

minor

Also known as Signora Laurentini, the Lady Laurentini, Laurentini di Udolpho

The mysterious former owner of Udolpho, whose story is central to the mystery.

Cavigni

minor

Also known as Signor Cavigni, the Signor Cavigni

A friend of Montoni, involved in the intrigues at Udolpho.

Monsieur Du Pont

minor

Also known as Du Pont, M. Du Pont

A gentleman who admires Emily and aids her escape.

Count De Villefort

minor

Also known as De Villefort, the Count De Villefort, Count de Villefort

A nobleman who befriends Emily and hosts her at his chateau.

St. Foix

minor

Also known as Mons. St. Foix, M. St. Foix, the Chevalier St. Foix

A chevalier who marries Blanche.

Old Carlo

minor

Also known as Carlo, Old Carlo

An old servant at the St. Aubert estate.

Bertrand

minor

A servant of Montoni involved in the villainy.

Ugo

minor

A rough servant of Montoni.

Michael

minor

Also known as Michael whither

A servant at Udolpho.

Henri

minor

Also known as the Chevaliers Henri, M. Henri

A young chevalier and friend of Valancourt.

Caterina

minor

A servant at the convent.

Madame Clairval

minor

A wealthy widow who befriends Valancourt.

Bonnac

minor

Also known as Mons. Bonnac, M. Bonnac, Poor Mons

A prisoner of Montoni who shares his story with Emily.

Mademoiselle Bearn

minor

Also known as Mademoiselle d'Emery, a Mademoiselle Bearn

A young lady at the convent.

Marchioness de Villeroi

minor

Also known as the Marchioness, the late Marchioness, the Lady Marchioness de Villeroi

The deceased marchioness whose portrait and story haunt the narrative.

Signor Orsino

minor

Also known as Orsino, the subtle Orsino

A sinister associate of Montoni.

Sister Frances

minor

Also known as Frances

A nun at the convent where Emily stays.

Father Pierre

minor

Also known as Pierre

A priest who appears at the chateau.

Sebastian

minor

A servant at Udolpho.

Monsieur Quesnel

minor

Also known as M. Quesnel, Quesnel

Emily's uncle by marriage, a cold and practical man.

Hamet

minor

Also known as Poor Hamet

A servant at the chateau of the Count de Villefort.

Launcelot

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Gabriel

minor

A servant of the St. Aubert family.

Baron St. Foix

minor

Also known as Baron, The Baron St. Foix

The father of St. Foix.

Signor Verezzi

minor

Also known as Verezzi

One of Montoni's associates.

Signor Bertolini

minor

Also known as Bertolini

One of Montoni's associates.

Roberto

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Cesario

minor

A servant at Udolpho.

Mademoiselle Feydeau

minor

Also known as a Mademoiselle Feydeau

A young lady at the convent.

Mary

minor

Also known as sister Mariette, old Mary

A servant at the convent.

Benedetto

minor

Also known as Mr. Benedetto

A servant at Udolpho.

Jacques

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Jean

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Marquis de Villeroi

minor

Also known as the late Marquis de Villeroi, the Marquis de Villeroi

The deceased husband of the Marchioness de Villeroi.

Countess De Villefort

minor

Also known as Countess

The wife of Count De Villefort.

Monsieur Barreaux

minor

Also known as a M. Barreaux, the venerable M. Barreaux, Old Monsieur Barreaux

An old gentleman encountered by St. Aubert.

Signora Livona

minor

A friend of Madame Montoni.

Monsieur Motteville

minor

Also known as a M. Motteville, M. de Motteville

A gentleman mentioned in the narrative.

Manchon

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Utaldo

minor

A servant at Udolpho.

Dorina

minor

A servant at the chateau.

Old Gregoire

minor

An old servant at the chateau.