Character guide

Mr. Westray

major

Also known as Westray, Edward Westray, Mr. Edward Westray

Young architect sent to Cullerne Minster to survey the church; becomes entangled in local mysteries.

Miss Anastasia Joliffe

major

Also known as Miss Joliffe, Anastasia, Anastasia Joliffe, the elder Miss Joliffe

Elderly spinster and key figure in the Joliffe family; narrator of many local secrets.

Lord Blandamer

major

Also known as Horatio Fynes, Blandamer, the new Lord Blandamer, Sophia Flannery

Mysterious nobleman who returns to claim the Blandamer estate and title.

Mr. Sharnall

major

Also known as Mr. John Sharnall, John Sharnall, Sharnall, old Sharnall

Organist at Cullerne Minster; a troubled man with knowledge of the church's history.

Miss Euphemia Joliffe

supporting

Also known as Miss Phemie, Euphemia Joliffe, Euphemia, Phemie

Younger sister of Anastasia Joliffe; gentle and somewhat naive.

Martin Joliffe

supporting

Also known as Joliffe, Martin, young Martin Joliffe, dear Martin

Deceased son of the Joliffe family; his past actions haunt the present.

Sir George Farquhar

supporting

Also known as Farquhar, Sir George, George

Local landowner and magistrate; involved in the Blandamer affairs.

Canon Parkyn

supporting

Also known as Parkyn

Clergyman at Cullerne Minster; a pompous and self-important figure.

Lady Blandamer

minor

Also known as the last Lady Blandamer

Deceased wife of the late Lord Blandamer; her history is significant.

Dr. Willis

minor

Also known as Willis

Local physician who attends to characters in Cullerne.

Clerk Janaway

supporting

Also known as Janaway, Tom Janaway, Thomas

Church clerk at Cullerne Minster; a gossipy and loyal local.

Mrs. Parkyn

minor

Wife of Canon Parkyn; a social climber in the community.

Sophy Joliffe

supporting

Also known as Sophia Joliffe, Sophia

Younger relative of the Joliffe sisters; a lively and modern girl.

Old Mrs. Janaway

minor

Also known as Mrs. Janaway

Mother of Clerk Janaway; a sharp-tongued old woman.

Richard Vinnicomb

minor

Also known as poor Richard Vinnicomb

Local man with a tragic history connected to the Blandamer family.

Mr. Noot

minor

Also known as Noot, old Noot, old Mr. Noot

Elderly resident of Cullerne; a source of local lore.

Mr. Joliffe

minor

Also known as old Mr. Joliffe, the Joliffe

Deceased father of the Joliffe sisters; former owner of the estate.

Dear Anstice

minor

Also known as Anstice, Till Anstice

Friend of the Joliffe family; a kind and scholarly man.

Bishop of Carisbury

minor

Also known as Carisbury, The Bishop, my Lord Bishop of Carisbury

Diocesan bishop who visits Cullerne Minster.

Mrs. Flint

minor

Housekeeper at the Joliffe residence.

Old Michael Joliffe

minor

Also known as Michael Joliffe, Michael, the late Michael Joliffe

Ancestor of the Joliffe family; his portrait is significant.

Farmer Joliffe

minor

A farming relative of the Joliffe family.

Dr. Ennefer

minor

Also known as Ennefer, that fool Ennefer

Another local doctor; often at odds with Dr. Willis.

Mr. Janaway

minor

Also known as old Janaway

Father of Clerk Janaway; a former church official.

Nicholas Sharnall

minor

Also known as Nick, Messrs. Nicholas Sharnall

Relative of Mr. Sharnall; a musician.

The Stationmaster

minor

Stationmaster at Cullerne railway station.

Cousin Joliffe

minor

A distant cousin of the Joliffe family who visits.

Poor Michael

minor

Also known as Michael

A deceased servant or relative; mentioned in passing.

Mrs. Bulteel

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Bulteel, Bulteel

A widow living in Cullerne.

Sir Jarge

minor

Local nickname for a gentleman; possibly Sir George.

Mr. Rector

minor

Also known as Rector

Rector of a nearby parish.

Lieutenant Ennefer

minor

Naval officer; son of Dr. Ennefer.

Abbot Vinnicomb

minor

Historical abbot of Cullerne Minster.