Character guide

Mary Lowther

major

Also known as Mary, Miss Lowther, Miss Mary Lowther, cousin Mary, Dearest Mary

A young woman courted by Harry Gilmore and Walter Marrable, central to the romantic plot.

Mr. Fenwick

major

Also known as Fenwick, Frank Fenwick, the Rev. Frank Fenwick, Francis Fenwick

The vicar of Bullhampton, a central figure in the community and the story's moral compass.

Harry Gilmore

major

Also known as Harry, Mr. Gilmore, Gilmore, Henry Gilmore, poor Gilmore

A gentleman farmer and suitor to Mary Lowther, whose hopes are dashed.

Captain Walter Marrable

major

Also known as Walter, Captain Marrable, Walter Marrable, cousin Walter, Marrable

A military man and cousin to Mary Lowther, who becomes her romantic interest.

Sam Brattle

major

Also known as Sam, Brattle, Young Brattle, Samuel Brattle

The troubled son of the miller, whose actions drive much of the plot's conflict.

Carry Brattle

major

Also known as Carry, poor Carry, Caroline Brattle

The fallen daughter of the miller, whose plight evokes pity and moral questions.

Miss Marrable

supporting

Also known as Miss Sarah Marrable, Sarah, old Miss Marrable, Sarah Marrable

An elderly aunt who lives at Dunripple and influences her nephew Walter.

Fanny Brattle

supporting

Also known as Fanny, Fan, Fanny Brattle, Poor Fanny Brattle

The dutiful daughter of the miller, who cares for her family.

Mr. Puddleham

supporting

Also known as Puddleham, poor Puddleham, dear old Puddleham

A dissenting minister who builds a chapel in Bullhampton, causing friction.

Janet Fenwick

supporting

Also known as Janet, Dear Janet

The vicar's wife, a kind and supportive presence in the community.

Sir Gregory Marrable

supporting

Also known as Sir Gregory, Gregory, the late Sir Gregory Marrable, the present Sir Gregory

The baronet of Dunripple, father of Walter Marrable.

Mrs. Brattle

supporting

Also known as old Mrs. Brattle, George I

The long-suffering wife of the miller, George Brattle.

Mr. Jay

supporting

Also known as Jay, Jacob, Our Vicar

A clergyman from Warminster who interacts with Mary Lowther.

Aunt Sarah

supporting

Also known as aunt Sarah, Dear Aunt Sarah, Sarah

Mary Lowther's aunt, who lives at Dunripple.

Edith Brownlow

supporting

Also known as Edith

A young woman who becomes involved with Captain Marrable.

Mr. Chamberlaine

supporting

Also known as the Rev. Henry Fitzackerly Chamberlaine, Harry

A clergyman and friend of Harry Gilmore.

Mr. Quickenham

supporting

Also known as Quickenham, Richard Quickenham

A lawyer who advises the Fenwicks and others.

Lord St. George

supporting

Also known as St. George, George, Lord Saint George

The son of the Marquis of Trowbridge, a young nobleman.

Lord Trowbridge

supporting

Also known as the Marquis of Trowbridge, the Marquis, Marquis

The local marquis and landowner, a figure of authority.

George Brattle

supporting

Also known as old Brattle, Brattle, the miller, Mr. Brattle

The miller of Bullhampton, father of Sam, Carry, and Fanny.

Parson John Marrable

minor

Also known as John Marrable, Parson John, uncle John

A clergyman and relative of the Marrable family.

Mrs. Stiggs

minor

A poor woman in the parish who receives charity.

Mr. Cockey

minor

Also known as Cockey

A local tradesman or constable involved in the plot.

Grimes

minor

Also known as Mr. Grimes

A constable or police officer in the story.

Mrs. Brownlow

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Brownlow

Edith Brownlow's mother.

Colonel Marrable

minor

Also known as The Colonel

A military relative of the Marrable family.

Mr. Trumbull

minor

Also known as Trumbull, poor Mr. Trumbull, old Trumbull

An old farmer in the neighborhood.

Head Constable Toffy

minor

Also known as Constable Toffy, Toffy, Mr. Toffy

A police constable involved in the investigation.

Mr. Packer

minor

Also known as Packer

A local man, possibly a farmer or tradesman.

Lawrence Acorn

minor

Also known as Acorn, Larry Acorn, Larry

A young man who associates with Sam Brattle.

Sir Thomas Charleys

minor

Also known as Sir Thomas

A baronet mentioned in the story.

Mr. Boothby

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Boothby

An older gentleman in the community.

Sir Walter Marrable

minor

Also known as Walter

An earlier Sir Walter, ancestor of the Marrable family.

Farmer Trumbull

minor

Also known as Trumbull, poor old Trumbull

An elderly farmer, possibly the same as Mr. Trumbull.

Mrs. Gilmore

minor

Also known as Gilmore

Harry Gilmore's mother.

Agnes Pope

minor

Also known as Pope

A servant or young woman in the story.

Jack the Grinder

minor

Also known as the Grinder, Jack, Grinder

A criminal associate of Sam Brattle.

Flo

minor

Also known as II Flo

A child character, possibly the Fenwicks' daughter.

Trotter

minor

A builder or landlord of a tenement.

Bone'm

minor

Also known as XII Bone'm, Poor Bone'm

A horse or a character associated with Mr. Fenwick.

Mr. Curling

minor

Also known as Curling

A lawyer or professional man.

Mr. Jones

minor

Also known as Jones

A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.

Squire Greenthorne

minor

Also known as Greenthorne, The Squire

A local squire and landowner.

Miss Brownlow

minor

Possibly a sister or relative of Edith Brownlow.

Mrs. Quickenham

minor

Mr. Quickenham's wife.

Richard Burrows

minor

Also known as Richard, Burrows

A man involved with Carry Brattle.

Lady Sophie

minor

Also known as the Lady Sophie

A noblewoman, possibly related to the Marquis.

John Burrows

minor

Also known as Burrows

A relative of Richard Burrows.

Mr. Bolt

minor

A minor character, possibly a constable.

Mr. Hickbody

minor

A local man, possibly a farmer.

Mr. Balfour

minor

A lawyer or professional acquaintance.

Mrs. Bunker

minor

A woman who provides lodging.

Mrs. Jay

minor

Mr. Jay's wife.

Ambrose

minor

A servant or minor character.

Carolina Stowte

minor

One of the Ladies Stowte.

Little Captain Boodle

minor

A minor military figure mentioned in passing.