# The Perpetual Curate — Character guide

> Key figures in The Perpetual Curate by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Frank Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/frank_wentworth.md): The perpetual curate of St. Roque, a young clergyman navigating love and family expectations.
- [Lucy Wodehouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/lucy_wodehouse.md): A kind and gentle young woman, Frank Wentworth's love interest and later wife.
- [Leonora Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/leonora_wentworth.md): The eldest Miss Wentworth, a stern and formidable aunt to Frank and Jack.
- [Dora Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/dora_wentworth.md): The younger Miss Wentworth, softer than her sister Leonora but equally concerned with family propriety.
- [Jack Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/jack_wentworth.md): Frank's charming but irresponsible younger brother, a source of family trouble.
- [Rosa Elsworthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/rosa_elsworthy.md): A young woman caught in scandal, whose plight affects several characters.
- [Mrs. Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mrs_morgan.md): The wife of Mr. Morgan, a troubled woman in the parish.
- [Mr. Proctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mr_proctor.md): A parishioner and friend of Frank, often in financial difficulty.
- [Mr. Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mr_morgan.md): A local man involved in parish affairs, husband to Mrs. Morgan.
- [Gerald Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/gerald_wentworth.md): Frank's elder brother, a married clergyman with a more conventional career.
- [Mr. Wodehouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mr_wodehouse.md): Lucy's father, a well-meaning but somewhat foolish gentleman.
- [Mr. Elsworthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/elsworthy.md): Rosa's father, a tradesman concerned with his daughter's reputation.
- [Louisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/louisa.md): A servant or dependent in the Wentworth household, often pitied.
- [Mrs. Hadwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mrs_hadwin.md): Frank's landlady, a kindly but anxious woman.
- [Tom Wodehouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/tom_wodehouse.md): Lucy's brother, a young man with his own romantic entanglements.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/sarah.md): A maid in the Wodehouse household, often flustered.
- [Sophia Hemmings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/sophia_hemmings.md): One of the Miss Hemmings, a local spinster with opinions.
- [Mr. Leeson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mr_lesson.md): A curate and rival to Frank, often unhappy in his position.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mary.md): A young woman in the story, possibly a servant or relative.
- [John Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/john_brown.md): A stern figure, possibly a tradesman or official.
- [Mrs. Elsworthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/mrs_elsworthy.md): Rosa's mother, concerned with family honor.
- [Cecilia Wentworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/cecilia_wentworth.md): Another Wentworth aunt, less prominent than Leonora and Dora.
- [Dr. Marjoribanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/dr_marjoribanks.md): A local physician, attending to various characters.
- [Tom Burrows](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/tom_burrows.md): A young man, possibly a suitor or laborer.
- [William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/william.md): A servant or minor character in the household.
- [Peter Hayles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/peter_hayles.md): A sensible friend or advisor to some characters.
- [Julia Trench](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/julia_trench.md): A young woman, possibly a friend of Lucy.
- [Letty Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/letty_brown.md): A spirited young woman, daughter of John Brown.
- [Mr. Shirley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/old_mr_shirley.md): An elderly gentleman, possibly a relative of someone.
- [Major Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/old_major_brown.md): An elderly military man, possibly John Brown's father.
- [Janet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/little_janet.md): A young girl, possibly a servant or child character.
- [Harry Scarsfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/harry_scarsfield.md): A minor character, possibly a suitor or friend.
- [Miss Trench](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/miss_trench.md): A relative of Julia Trench, possibly an aunt.
- [Edward Plumstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/characters/edward_plumstead.md): A minor character, possibly a clergyman.

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