Character guide

Frank Wentworth

major

Also known as Mr. Wentworth, Francis Wentworth, young Wentworth, Frank

The perpetual curate of St. Roque, a young clergyman navigating love and family expectations.

Lucy Wodehouse

major

Also known as Miss Wodehouse, Lucy, Miss Lucy Wodehouse

A kind and gentle young woman, Frank Wentworth's love interest and later wife.

Leonora Wentworth

supporting

Also known as Miss Leonora Wentworth, Miss Wentworth, aunt Leonora

The eldest Miss Wentworth, a stern and formidable aunt to Frank and Jack.

Dora Wentworth

supporting

Also known as Miss Dora, aunt Dora, Miss Dora Wentworth

The younger Miss Wentworth, softer than her sister Leonora but equally concerned with family propriety.

Jack Wentworth

supporting

Also known as Jack, Jack the prodigal

Frank's charming but irresponsible younger brother, a source of family trouble.

Rosa Elsworthy

supporting

Also known as Rosa, little Rosa, Rosa Elsworthy

A young woman caught in scandal, whose plight affects several characters.

Mrs. Morgan

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Morgan

The wife of Mr. Morgan, a troubled woman in the parish.

Mr. Proctor

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Proctor, Proctor

A parishioner and friend of Frank, often in financial difficulty.

Mr. Morgan

minor

Also known as Morgan

A local man involved in parish affairs, husband to Mrs. Morgan.

Gerald Wentworth

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Wentworth, Gerald, Gerald Wentworth

Frank's elder brother, a married clergyman with a more conventional career.

Mr. Wodehouse

supporting

Also known as Wodehouse, poor stupid Mr. Wodehouse

Lucy's father, a well-meaning but somewhat foolish gentleman.

Mr. Elsworthy

minor

Also known as Elsworthy

Rosa's father, a tradesman concerned with his daughter's reputation.

Louisa

minor

Also known as Poor Louisa

A servant or dependent in the Wentworth household, often pitied.

Mrs. Hadwin

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Hadwin

Frank's landlady, a kindly but anxious woman.

Tom Wodehouse

minor

Also known as Thomas Wodehouse, Tom

Lucy's brother, a young man with his own romantic entanglements.

Sarah

minor

Also known as the apologetic Sarah

A maid in the Wodehouse household, often flustered.

Sophia Hemmings

minor

Also known as Miss Hemmings, Miss Sophia, the eldest Miss Hemmings

One of the Miss Hemmings, a local spinster with opinions.

Mr. Leeson

minor

Also known as Leeson, poor Leeson

A curate and rival to Frank, often unhappy in his position.

Mr. Waters

minor

Also known as Waters

A local clergyman or parish figure.

Mary

minor

Also known as Molly, Miss Mary

A young woman in the story, possibly a servant or relative.

John Brown

minor

Also known as John, Brown, the inexorable John Brown

A stern figure, possibly a tradesman or official.

Mrs. Elsworthy

minor

Also known as Elsworthy

Rosa's mother, concerned with family honor.

Cecilia Wentworth

minor

Also known as aunt Cecilia, Miss Cecilia

Another Wentworth aunt, less prominent than Leonora and Dora.

Dr. Marjoribanks

minor

Also known as Dr. Marjoribanks

A local physician, attending to various characters.

Tom Burrows

minor

Also known as Tom, Thomas

A young man, possibly a suitor or laborer.

William

minor

Also known as Dear William

A servant or minor character in the household.

Peter Hayles

minor

Also known as Hayles, the judicious Hayles

A sensible friend or advisor to some characters.

Julia Trench

minor

Also known as Julia

A young woman, possibly a friend of Lucy.

Letty Brown

minor

Also known as Letty, the lively Letty

A spirited young woman, daughter of John Brown.

Mr. Bury

minor

Also known as Dear Mr. Bury, old Mr. Bury

An elderly clergyman or parishioner.

Mr. Shirley

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Shirley, poor old Mr. Shirley

An elderly gentleman, possibly a relative of someone.

John Wentworth

minor

Also known as John

A relative of Frank, possibly a cousin.

Mr. Folgate

minor

A minor clergyman or acquaintance.

Major Brown

minor

Also known as old Major Brown, the poor old Major

An elderly military man, possibly John Brown's father.

Janet

minor

Also known as little Janet

A young girl, possibly a servant or child character.

Mr. Western

minor

Also known as old Mr. Western

An older gentleman in the community.

Charley Sidney

minor

Also known as Sidney, Charley

A young man, possibly a friend of Jack.

Harry Scarsfield

minor

Also known as Harry

A minor character, possibly a suitor or friend.

Mr. Finial

minor

A minor figure, possibly a tradesman.

Mrs. Western

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Western

Wife of Mr. Western, an elderly woman.

Miss Trench

minor

A relative of Julia Trench, possibly an aunt.

Edward Plumstead

minor

Also known as Plumstead

A minor character, possibly a clergyman.