Character guide

Ivy Lexton

major

Also known as Mrs. Lexton, Little Ivy, Lovely Ivy Lexton, young Mrs. Lexton, beautiful Mrs. Lexton, Mrs. Jervis Lexton, pretty Mrs. Lexton, lovely Mrs. Jervis Lexton

Beautiful and central character, wife of Jervis Lexton, entangled in a complex web of relationships and secrets.

Roger Gretorex

major

Also known as Dr. Gretorex, Roger, Dr. Roger Gretorex, Roger Kingston Gretorex

A doctor with a mysterious past, deeply involved with Ivy and the Lexton family drama.

Miles Rushworth

supporting

Also known as Mr. Rushworth, Rushworth, Mrs. Miles Rushworth

A wealthy and influential man, connected to the central conflict and Ivy's circle.

Enid Dent

supporting

Also known as Enid, Dent

A close friend or confidante of Ivy, involved in the social dynamics of the story.

Jervis Lexton

major

Also known as Mr. Lexton, Jervis Lexton, poor Mr. Lexton, poor Jervis, Mr. Jervis Lexton

Ivy's husband, whose fate is central to the plot and the mystery surrounding the family.

Mrs. Gretorex

supporting

Also known as Gretorex

Roger Gretorex's mother, a figure with influence over her son and the household.

Dr. Berwick

supporting

Also known as Berwick, Dear Dr. Berwick

A local doctor who provides medical and sometimes personal counsel to the characters.

Nurse Bradfield

supporting

Also known as Bradfield, Nurse

A nurse attending to the Lexton household, privy to intimate family matters.

Mr. Oram

supporting

Also known as Oram, old Oram, John Oram

A local figure, possibly a lawyer or businessman, involved in the Lexton affairs.

Sir Joseph Molloy

supporting

Also known as Joseph Molloy, Sir Joseph, Joe

A titled gentleman with connections to the main characters and the unfolding events.

Alfred Finch

minor

Also known as Finch

A servant or employee in the Lexton or Rushworth household, involved in subplots.

Inspector Orpington

supporting

Also known as Orpington

A police inspector investigating key events in the story.

Mrs. Huntley

minor

Also known as This Mrs. Huntley

A social acquaintance of Ivy, part of the gossip and social circle.

Mrs. Thrawn

minor

Also known as this Mrs. Thrawn

A minor character who appears in social scenes related to the main plot.

Lady Flora

minor

Also known as Flora, Lady Flora Desmond, Flora Desmond

A titled woman, possibly a relative or friend of the Lextons, with a role in society.

Mrs. Horley

minor

Also known as Ivy

A woman often seen in Ivy's company, possibly a friend or rival.

Philip Paxton-Smith

minor

Also known as Paxton-Smith, Mr. Paxton-Smith

A gentleman with a possible romantic or professional interest in the main characters.

Jenny Berwick

minor

Also known as Janey Berwick, Janey

A young woman connected to Dr. Berwick, possibly a daughter or ward.

Lady Dale

minor

A minor aristocratic figure in the social background of the story.

Joan Rodney

minor

Also known as Joan

A friend or acquaintance of Ivy, quoted in social contexts.

Dr. Lancaster

minor

Another medical professional, possibly consulted in the story.

Sir Edward Law

minor

Also known as Sir Edward, Eddie Law

A barrister or legal figure involved in the plot's legal aspects.

Bella Dale

minor

Also known as Bella, Izzy

A young woman, possibly a friend or relative of Lady Dale.

Mrs. Berwick

minor

Dr. Berwick's wife, a minor character in the domestic sphere.

Mrs. Hampton

minor

A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.

Mary Hampton

minor

Also known as Mary

A young woman, possibly Mrs. Hampton's daughter or a servant.

Mr. Justice Mayhew

minor

Also known as Justice

A judge presiding over legal proceedings in the story.

Lady Molloy

minor

Sir Joseph Molloy's wife, a minor social figure.

Miss Rodney

minor

Joan Rodney's sister or relative, mentioned in passing.

Jack Quirk

minor

Also known as Quirk

A minor character, possibly a servant or local tradesman.

Rose Arundell

minor

Also known as Rose

A young woman, possibly a friend of Ivy or Enid.

Miss Chattle

minor

A minor character, possibly a governess or companion.

Olive Larnoch

minor

Also known as lucky Olive Larnoch

A woman mentioned as fortunate, possibly a friend of the family.

Jock Larnoch

minor

Olive Larnoch's husband or relative, a minor figure.

Mrs. Arundell

minor

Also known as Arundell

Rose Arundell's mother, a minor character in social scenes.

Mr. James

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or professional.

Squire Gretorex

minor

Roger Gretorex's father, a local landowner mentioned in backstory.

Sir Jonathan Wright

minor

Also known as Sir Jonathan

A baronet or legal figure, possibly involved in the case.

Cook

minor

The Lexton household cook, a minor servant character.

Eileen

minor

A young woman, possibly a maid or friend of the family.

Ronny

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or young relative.

Judy Swinston

minor

Also known as Judy

A friend or acquaintance of the main female characters.

Old Bolton

minor

Also known as Bolton

An elderly servant or retainer in the Lexton household.