# Uncle Silas — Character guide

> Key figures in Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

- [Maud Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/maud_ruthyn.md): The young narrator and heiress of Knowl, sent to live with her mysterious Uncle Silas.
- [Uncle Silas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/uncle_silas.md): Maud's enigmatic and sinister uncle, guardian of Bartram-Haugh with a dark past.
- [Madame de la Rougierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/madame_de_la_rougierre.md): Maud's sinister French governess, who harbors secret motives and a threatening presence.
- [Lady Knollys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/lady_knollys.md): Maud's spirited and protective cousin, who warns her against Uncle Silas.
- [Dudley Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/dudley_ruthyn.md): Uncle Silas's coarse and menacing son, who takes a predatory interest in Maud.
- [Doctor Bryerly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/doctor_bryerly.md): A Swedenborgian physician and trusted friend of the Ruthyn family, who aids Maud.
- [Milly Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/milly_ruthyn.md): Uncle Silas's simple-hearted and affectionate daughter, Maud's cousin and friend.
- [Mary Quince](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mary_quince.md): Maud's loyal and devoted old maid, who accompanies her to Bartram-Haugh.
- [Austin Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/austin_ruthyn.md): Maud's beloved father, whose death sets the plot in motion.
- [Tom Brice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/tom_brice.md): A servant at Bartram-Haugh who becomes involved in the household's dark schemes.
- [Mrs. Rusk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mrs_rusk.md): The housekeeper at Knowl, loyal to Maud and the Ruthyn family.
- [Captain Oakley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/captain_oakley.md): A dashing military man who courts Milly and causes romantic complications.
- [Maggie Hawkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/maggie_hawkes.md): A local woman with a connection to the Hawkes family and Bartram's secrets.
- [Mr. Charke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mr_charke.md): A disreputable man whose suicide is linked to Uncle Silas's past.
- [Dickon Hawkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/dickon_hawkes.md): A rough, peg-legged local man who works for Uncle Silas and knows his secrets.
- [Lord Ilbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/ilbury.md): A nobleman who becomes a potential suitor and ally for Maud.
- [Old Lucy Wyat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/old_lucy_wyat.md): A bitter old woman at Bartram-Haugh who harbors resentment and secrets.
- [Charles Oakley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/charles_oakley.md): Captain Oakley's younger brother, who is infatuated with Maud.
- [Mr. Danvers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mr_danvers.md): A lawyer involved in the Ruthyn family's legal affairs.
- [Doctor Jolks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/doctor_jolks.md): A local doctor and his family who attend to the Bartram household.
- [Mr. Carysbroke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mr_carysbroke.md): A gentleman with a romantic history involving Lady Mary.
- [Abel Grimston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/abel_grimston.md): A local man who assists in the search for Mr. Charke's remains.
- [Old Crowle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/old_crowle.md): A sinister figure associated with the darker side of Bartram-Haugh.
- [Branston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/branston.md): A local tradesman or farmer who appears in the narrative.
- [Doctor Clay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/doctor_clay.md): A physician consulted during the story's medical emergencies.
- [Anne Wixted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/anne_wixted.md): A servant at Knowl who is briefly allied with Madame de la Rougierre.
- [Mr. Sleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mr_sleigh.md): A lawyer or agent involved in the Ruthyn estate matters.
- [Thomas Swain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/thomas_swain.md): A servant or local man who appears in the Bartram household.
- [Giblets](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/giblets.md): A pet or animal mentioned in the household.
- [Sarah Matilda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/sarah_matilda.md): A mysterious woman whose identity is revealed later in the story.
- [Dykes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/dykes.md): A local man who assists in the search for Mr. Charke.
- [L'Amour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/lamour.md): A Frenchman or servant with a minor role at Bartram-Haugh.
- [Catherine Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/catherine_jones.md): A servant or local woman mentioned in passing.
- [Winny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/winny.md): A servant at Bartram-Haugh who assists in the household.
- [Monnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/monnie.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Lord Lollipop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/lord_lollipop.md): A humorous or satirical name used in conversation.
- [Mother Hubbard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/mother_hubbard.md): A nursery-rhyme reference used as a nickname.
- [Cormoran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/cormoran.md): A name mentioned in a story or allusion.
- [Zamiel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/zamiel.md): A name associated with a legend or story within the book.
- [Old Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/old_chaulieu.md): A Frenchman mentioned in connection with Madame de la Rougierre.
- [Feltram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/feltram.md): A name mentioned in a literary or historical allusion.
- [Georgina Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/georgina_fanshawe.md): A name mentioned in passing as an acquaintance.
- [Boots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/boots.md): A servant or nickname for a hotel employee.

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