# The Story of Ivy — Character guide

> Key figures in The Story of Ivy by Marie Belloc Lowndes.

- [Ivy Lexton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/ivy_lexton.md): Beautiful and central character, wife of Jervis Lexton, entangled in a complex web of relationships and secrets.
- [Roger Gretorex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/roger_gretorex.md): A doctor with a mysterious past, deeply involved with Ivy and the Lexton family drama.
- [Miles Rushworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/miles_rushworth.md): A wealthy and influential man, connected to the central conflict and Ivy's circle.
- [Enid Dent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/enid_dent.md): A close friend or confidante of Ivy, involved in the social dynamics of the story.
- [Jervis Lexton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/jervis_lexton.md): Ivy's husband, whose fate is central to the plot and the mystery surrounding the family.
- [Mrs. Gretorex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_gretorex.md): Roger Gretorex's mother, a figure with influence over her son and the household.
- [Dr. Berwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/dr_berwick.md): A local doctor who provides medical and sometimes personal counsel to the characters.
- [Nurse Bradfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/nurse_bradfield.md): A nurse attending to the Lexton household, privy to intimate family matters.
- [Mr. Oram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mr_oram.md): A local figure, possibly a lawyer or businessman, involved in the Lexton affairs.
- [Sir Joseph Molloy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/sir_joseph_molloy.md): A titled gentleman with connections to the main characters and the unfolding events.
- [Alfred Finch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/alfred_finch.md): A servant or employee in the Lexton or Rushworth household, involved in subplots.
- [Inspector Orpington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/inspector_orpington.md): A police inspector investigating key events in the story.
- [Mrs. Huntley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_huntley.md): A social acquaintance of Ivy, part of the gossip and social circle.
- [Mrs. Thrawn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_thrawn.md): A minor character who appears in social scenes related to the main plot.
- [Lady Flora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/lady_flora.md): A titled woman, possibly a relative or friend of the Lextons, with a role in society.
- [Mrs. Horley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_horley.md): A woman often seen in Ivy's company, possibly a friend or rival.
- [Philip Paxton-Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/philip_paxton_smith.md): A gentleman with a possible romantic or professional interest in the main characters.
- [Jenny Berwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/jenny_berwick.md): A young woman connected to Dr. Berwick, possibly a daughter or ward.
- [Lady Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/lady_dale.md): A minor aristocratic figure in the social background of the story.
- [Joan Rodney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/joan_rodney.md): A friend or acquaintance of Ivy, quoted in social contexts.
- [Dr. Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/dr_lancaster.md): Another medical professional, possibly consulted in the story.
- [Sir Edward Law](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/sir_edward_law.md): A barrister or legal figure involved in the plot's legal aspects.
- [Bella Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/bella_dale.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or relative of Lady Dale.
- [Mrs. Berwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_berwick.md): Dr. Berwick's wife, a minor character in the domestic sphere.
- [Mrs. Hampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_hampton.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Mary Hampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mary_hampton.md): A young woman, possibly Mrs. Hampton's daughter or a servant.
- [Mr. Justice Mayhew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mr_justice_mayhew.md): A judge presiding over legal proceedings in the story.
- [Lady Molloy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/lady_molloy.md): Sir Joseph Molloy's wife, a minor social figure.
- [Miss Rodney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/miss_rodney.md): Joan Rodney's sister or relative, mentioned in passing.
- [Jack Quirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/jack_quirk.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local tradesman.
- [Rose Arundell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/rose_arundell.md): A young woman, possibly a friend of Ivy or Enid.
- [Miss Chattle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/miss_chattle.md): A minor character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Olive Larnoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/olive_larnoch.md): A woman mentioned as fortunate, possibly a friend of the family.
- [Jock Larnoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/jock_larnoch.md): Olive Larnoch's husband or relative, a minor figure.
- [Mrs. Arundell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mrs_arundell.md): Rose Arundell's mother, a minor character in social scenes.
- [Mr. James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/mr_james.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or professional.
- [Squire Gretorex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/squire_gretorex.md): Roger Gretorex's father, a local landowner mentioned in backstory.
- [Sir Jonathan Wright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/sir_jonathan_wright.md): A baronet or legal figure, possibly involved in the case.
- [Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/cook.md): The Lexton household cook, a minor servant character.
- [Eileen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/eileen.md): A young woman, possibly a maid or friend of the family.
- [Ronny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/ronny.md): A minor character, possibly a child or young relative.
- [Judy Swinston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/judy_swinston.md): A friend or acquaintance of the main female characters.
- [Old Bolton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_ivy_se/characters/old_bolton.md): An elderly servant or retainer in the Lexton household.

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