Character guide

Edmund Twyford

major

Also known as Master Edmund, young Edmund, Mr. Edmund, Edmund

The orphaned protagonist, believed to be of low birth, who seeks his true heritage.

Sir Philip Harclay

major

Also known as Sir Philip, Philip Harclay

A noble knight and friend of the late Lord Lovel, who champions Edmund's cause.

Father Oswald

supporting

Also known as Oswald

The wise and kind-hearted chaplain at Castle Lovel, mentor to Edmund.

Old Joseph

supporting

Also known as Joseph

A loyal old servant at Castle Lovel who aids Edmund.

Master William Fitz-Owen

supporting

Also known as William, Mr. William, Fitz-Owen

The son of the Baron, a kind young man and friend to Edmund.

John Wyatt

supporting

Also known as Wyatt, young John, old Wyatt

A tenant farmer and father figure to Edmund in his youth.

Lord Lovel

supporting

Also known as Arthur, the late Lord Lovel, old Lord Lovel

The murdered former baron, father of Edmund, whose ghost haunts the castle.

Lord Clifford

supporting

Also known as Clifford, young Clifford

A villainous nobleman who conspired against the late Lord Lovel.

Sir Robert Fitz-Owen

supporting

Also known as Robert, Fitz-Owen

The Baron's eldest son, initially hostile to Edmund.

Baron Fitz-Owen

supporting

Also known as the Lord Fitz-Owen, Lord Fitz-Owen

The current lord of Castle Lovel, a just but cautious nobleman.

Andrew Twyford

minor

Also known as Andrew, old Twyford

John Wyatt's brother, a poor farmer who raised Edmund.

Margery Twyford

minor

Also known as Margery, Madge

John Wyatt's wife, a kind woman who helped raise Edmund.

Lord Graham

minor

Also known as the Lord Graham

A nobleman and friend of Sir Philip Harclay.

Jack Markham

minor

Also known as Markham, cousin Jack

A servant and friend to Edmund at Castle Lovel.

Dick Wenlock

minor

Also known as Wenlock

A treacherous servant at Castle Lovel.

Richard Wenlock

minor

Also known as Master Richard Wenlock, Mr. Wenlock, cousin Wenlock

A steward at Castle Lovel, father of Dick Wenlock.

M. Zadisky

minor

Also known as Zadisky

A mysterious foreign visitor to Castle Lovel.

Lady Emma

supporting

Also known as Emma, fair Emma

The Baron's daughter, beloved by Edmund.

Lady Lovel

minor

Also known as the Lady Lovel

The widow of the murdered Lord Lovel, mother of Edmund.

Sir Walter Lovel

supporting

Also known as Walter, Sir Walter

The younger brother of the late Lord Lovel, a villain.

Thomas Hewson

minor

Also known as Thomas, Hewson

A servant at Castle Lovel.

Robin Rouse

minor

Also known as Robin

A servant at Castle Lovel.

Master Robert

minor

Also known as Robert

A young man, possibly a relative of the Fitz-Owen family.

Mrs. Bridgen

minor

Also known as Madam

A housekeeper at Castle Lovel.

Roger

minor

A servant at Castle Lovel.

Young Wenlock

minor

Also known as Wenlock

A younger member of the Wenlock family, a servant.

Goody

minor

An old woman, possibly a servant or villager.

Master Walter

minor

Also known as Walter

A young man, possibly a relative of Sir Walter Lovel.

Joseph Howel

minor

Also known as Joseph

A servant or tenant at Castle Lovel.

Son Robert

minor

A young man, possibly a relative of the Fitz-Owen family.

Edmund Lord Lovel

major

Also known as Edmund, Lord Lovel

Edmund after he is revealed as the true heir to the barony.

Mr. John Markham

minor

Also known as Markham

A relative of Jack Markham, possibly a steward.

Mr. Clifford

minor

A relative or associate of Lord Clifford.