# The Nebuly Coat — Character guide

> Key figures in The Nebuly Coat by John Meade Falkner.

- [Mr. Westray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/westray.md): Young architect sent to Cullerne Minster to survey the church; becomes entangled in local mysteries.
- [Miss Anastasia Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/miss_joliffe_anastasia.md): Elderly spinster and key figure in the Joliffe family; narrator of many local secrets.
- [Lord Blandamer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/lord_blandamer.md): Mysterious nobleman who returns to claim the Blandamer estate and title.
- [Mr. Sharnall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/mr_sharnall.md): Organist at Cullerne Minster; a troubled man with knowledge of the church's history.
- [Miss Euphemia Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/miss_euphemia_joliffe.md): Younger sister of Anastasia Joliffe; gentle and somewhat naive.
- [Martin Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/martin_joliffe.md): Deceased son of the Joliffe family; his past actions haunt the present.
- [Sir George Farquhar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/sir_george_farquhar.md): Local landowner and magistrate; involved in the Blandamer affairs.
- [Canon Parkyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/canon_parkyn.md): Clergyman at Cullerne Minster; a pompous and self-important figure.
- [Lady Blandamer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/lady_blandamer.md): Deceased wife of the late Lord Blandamer; her history is significant.
- [Dr. Willis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/dr_willis.md): Local physician who attends to characters in Cullerne.
- [Clerk Janaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/clerk_janaway.md): Church clerk at Cullerne Minster; a gossipy and loyal local.
- [Mrs. Parkyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/mrs_parkyn.md): Wife of Canon Parkyn; a social climber in the community.
- [Sophy Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/sophy_joliffe.md): Younger relative of the Joliffe sisters; a lively and modern girl.
- [Old Mrs. Janaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/old_mrs_janaway.md): Mother of Clerk Janaway; a sharp-tongued old woman.
- [Richard Vinnicomb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/richard_vinnicomb.md): Local man with a tragic history connected to the Blandamer family.
- [Mr. Noot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/mr_noot.md): Elderly resident of Cullerne; a source of local lore.
- [Mr. Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/mr_joliffe_senior.md): Deceased father of the Joliffe sisters; former owner of the estate.
- [Dear Anstice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/dear_anstice.md): Friend of the Joliffe family; a kind and scholarly man.
- [Bishop of Carisbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/bishop_of_carisbury.md): Diocesan bishop who visits Cullerne Minster.
- [Old Michael Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/old_michael_joliffe.md): Ancestor of the Joliffe family; his portrait is significant.
- [Farmer Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/farmer_joliffe.md): A farming relative of the Joliffe family.
- [Dr. Ennefer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/dr_ennefer.md): Another local doctor; often at odds with Dr. Willis.
- [Mr. Janaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/mr_janaway.md): Father of Clerk Janaway; a former church official.
- [The Stationmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/stationmaster.md): Stationmaster at Cullerne railway station.
- [Cousin Joliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/cousin_joliffe.md): A distant cousin of the Joliffe family who visits.
- [Poor Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/poor_michael.md): A deceased servant or relative; mentioned in passing.
- [Sir Jarge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/characters/sir_jarge.md): Local nickname for a gentleman; possibly Sir George.

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