Character guide

Dorothy

major

Also known as Mummy Dorothy, Mademoiselle Dorothy, cousin Dorothy

A central figure with a mysterious past, known as Mummy Dorothy, who leads a circus troupe.

Baron Saint-Quentin

major

Also known as Quentin, Saint-Quentin, Baron de Saint-Quentin

A baron involved in the intrigue surrounding Dorothy and the secret tomb.

Raoul Davernoie

major

Also known as Davernoie, cousin Raoul

A handsome young man and cousin to Dorothy, entangled in the central mystery.

D'Estreicher

supporting

Also known as d'Estreicher

A mysterious figure with a hidden agenda, possibly connected to the secret.

Maître Delarue

supporting

Also known as Delarue, Monsieur Delarue

A lawyer or notary involved in the legal affairs of the characters.

Archibald Webster

supporting

Also known as Webster, Archibald

An Englishman who becomes involved in the events at Roborey.

Count Octave de Chagny

supporting

Also known as Count, Octave, Count de Chagny

A count with ties to the Chagny family and the central mystery.

Marco Dario

minor

Also known as Dario

A character associated with the circus or the secret tomb.

Sire Montfaucon

supporting

Also known as Montfaucon, Captain Montfaucon

A captain and sire involved in the plot surrounding the tomb.

Yolande

minor

Also known as Yolande Isabel Dorothy, Isabel

A young woman mentioned with fondness, possibly a relative of Dorothy.

George Errington

minor

Also known as Errington, the trembling Errington

A nervous character who appears in the story.

Marquis de Beaugreval

supporting

Also known as de Beaugreval, Beaugreval

A marquis whose will is a key plot point.

Chagny-Roborey

minor

Also known as Roborey, de Chagny

A family name tied to the secret and the estate.

Juliet Assire

minor

Also known as Madame Juliet Assire, poor old Juliet Assire

An elderly woman with knowledge of past events.

Castor

minor

One of a pair of twins or companions in the story.

Pollux

minor

The twin or companion of Castor.

Monsieur de Fontenelle

minor

A minor noble or official encountered in the story.

Monsieur Voirin

minor

Also known as Voirin

A character with a minor role in the narrative.

Goliath

minor

A large or imposing figure, possibly a servant or performer.

One-eyed Magpie

minor

Also known as Magpie, Harness One-eyed Magpie

A character with a distinctive nickname, possibly a pirate or rogue.

Geoffrey

minor

A minor character mentioned in the story.

Countess de Chagny

minor

Also known as Countess, the Countess

The countess of the Chagny family.

Jean d'Argonne

minor

Also known as Jean, Jean-Pierre-Augustin de la Roche

A historical figure mentioned in connection with Yolande.

Antoine d'Estreicher

minor

A relative or associate of D'Estreicher.

Sire Barbier

minor

Also known as the scrivener Barbier

A scrivener or clerk involved in legal matters.

Fortune

minor

A character or personification mentioned in the story.

Dominique de Chagny

minor

Also known as Dominique

A member of the Chagny family.

Commandant Georges Davernoie

minor

Also known as Georges Davernoie

A military officer and relative of Raoul.

Widow Amoureux

minor

Also known as Amoureux

A widow who appears briefly in the narrative.

Kourobelef

minor

A foreign character with a minor role.