Character guide

Thomas Broad

major

Also known as Mr. Broad, Tommy Broad, Tom, Mr. Thomas Broad, Mr. Thomas, Broad, Tom Broad

A central figure in the revolution, a printer and radical thinker.

George Allen

major

Also known as Mr. Allen, the Serpent George Allen, Mrs. George, George, Allen

A cunning and manipulative character, often at odds with the revolutionaries.

Zachariah Coleman

major

Also known as Zachariah, Coleman

A passionate revolutionary and printer, deeply involved in the political upheaval.

Pauline

major

Also known as Miss Pauline, Little Pauline, the astonished Pauline

A young woman caught in the revolutionary fervor, with a complex personal life.

Mrs. Zachariah

supporting

Also known as the first Mrs. Zachariah

Zachariah's wife, a figure of domestic stability amidst the chaos.

Mrs. Broad

supporting

Thomas Broad's wife, a supportive but often worried presence.

Mr. Bradshaw

supporting

Also known as Bradshaw

A local figure of authority, often clashing with the radicals.

Mrs. Coleman

supporting

Also known as Coleman, Presently Mrs. Coleman, Accordingly Mrs. Coleman

Zachariah's mother, a traditional and religious woman.

Mr. Caillaud

supporting

Also known as Caillaud

A French émigré and friend to the revolutionaries, offering a European perspective.

Reverend Thomas Bradshaw

supporting

Also known as Jephthah, the Reverend Thomas Bradshaw

A fiery and controversial preacher, central to the religious conflicts.

Priscilla Broad

supporting

Also known as Priscilla, Miss Priscilla Broad, Miss Priscilla, Miss Broad, Priscilla Broad

Thomas Broad's daughter, a young woman navigating love and revolution.

Major Maitland

supporting

Also known as Maitland, Major, the Major, The Major

A military man involved in suppressing the revolutionary activities.

Jean Caillaud

supporting

Also known as Jean, Caillaud

Mr. Caillaud's son, a young man with his own revolutionary ideals.

Carter

minor

Also known as Mrs. Carter

A servant or housekeeper, providing local color and gossip.

Mrs. Allen

minor

Also known as the Allen

George Allen's wife, a quiet but observant character.

Fanny Allen

supporting

Also known as Fanny, the Allen, Miss Fanny Allen, Miss Fanny, Miss Allen

George Allen's daughter, a young woman with romantic entanglements.

Old Bushel

minor

Also known as Brother Bushel, Bushel

A rustic and comic figure, often providing earthy wisdom.

Victorine

minor

A French woman connected to the Caillaud family, adding a romantic subplot.

Mr. Coleman

minor

Also known as Coleman

Zachariah's father, a figure of traditional authority.

Reverend John Broad

minor

Also known as John Broad, John, the Reverend John Broad

Thomas Broad's brother, a clergyman with differing views.

Brother Scotton

minor

Also known as Scotton

A member of the religious community, often involved in disputes.

Mr. Isaac Allen

minor

Also known as Isaac, Mr. Allen

A relative of George Allen, involved in family and business matters.

Mr. Bushel

minor

A local tradesman, possibly related to Old Bushel.

Mr. Hardy

minor

A figure of authority, possibly a magistrate or constable.

Nurse Barton

minor

Also known as old nurse Barton

An elderly nurse, providing care and commentary.

Brother Wainwright

minor

Also known as Wainwright

A member of the religious community, often in conflict with others.

Mr. Scotton

minor

Also known as Scotton

A local figure, possibly related to Brother Scotton.

Dupin

minor

Also known as Dupin the younger, the younger Dupin, Madame Dupin, Madame

A French family connected to the Caillauds, with political intrigues.

Bill Rogers

minor

Also known as one Rogers, Bill

A local character, possibly a worker or radical.

William Ogden

minor

Also known as Ogden

A figure involved in the political or religious scene.

Ferguson

minor

Also known as the Ferguson

A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.

Reverend James Harden

minor

Also known as Harden

A clergyman, possibly involved in the religious controversies.

Miss Wootton

minor

Also known as Wootton

A young woman, possibly a love interest or friend.

Brother Allen

minor

Also known as Allen

A member of the religious community, possibly related to George Allen.

Mrs. Barton

minor

Also known as nurse Barton

A nurse or caretaker, possibly the same as Nurse Barton.

Dr. Flavel

minor

Also known as Flavel, grandpapa Flavel, uncle Flavel

An elderly relative, possibly a doctor or scholar.

Marie Pauline Coleman

minor

Also known as little Pauline

Pauline's child, a symbol of the next generation.

Miss Coleman

minor

A female relative of Zachariah Coleman.

Mrs. Bushel

minor

Also known as Bushel

Old Bushel's wife, a minor domestic character.

Mrs. Carver

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or servant.

Mr. Nadin

minor

Also known as quoth Mr. Nadin, Nadin

A figure of authority, possibly a constable or magistrate.

Widow Oakfield

minor

A widow, possibly a landlady or local character.

Tryphosa

minor

A minor female character, possibly a servant or friend.

Ellen

minor

A minor female character, possibly a servant or relative.

Old Pinfold

minor

Also known as Old Pinfold

A local character, possibly a farmer or tradesman.

Mrs. Muston

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Muston, Mr. Muston

A married couple, possibly neighbors or friends.

Mrs. Isaac

minor

Also known as Isaac

Isaac Allen's wife, a minor domestic character.