# Years of Grace — Character guide

> Key figures in Years of Grace by Margaret Ayer Barnes.

- [Jane Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/jane_ward.md): Protagonist whose life and loves are chronicled from youth through maturity.
- [Stephen Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/stephen_jane.md): Jane's brother, a charming and somewhat reckless young man.
- [Isabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/isabel.md): Jane's lively and romantic cousin, often called Daisy or Belle.
- [André Duroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/andre_duroy.md): A charming Frenchman who becomes Jane's first serious romantic interest.
- [Cicily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/cicily.md): A spirited young woman caught in a complicated romantic triangle.
- [Stephen Carver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/stephen_carver.md): Jane's uncle, a kind and steady presence in the family.
- [Jimmy Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/jimmy_jane.md): Jane's younger brother, often called Jimmy, who grows into a young man.
- [Jimmy Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/jimmy_trent.md): A childhood friend of Jane's who later becomes a suitor.
- [Agnes Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/agnes_johnson.md): Jane's practical and loyal friend from childhood.
- [Muriel Lester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/muriel_lester.md): A sophisticated older woman who befriends and advises Jane.
- [Flora Furness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/flora_furness.md): Jane's cousin, a fashionable and somewhat frivolous socialite.
- [Mr. Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mr_ward.md): Jane's father, a respectable but somewhat distant parent.
- [Bert Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/bert_lancaster.md): A dashing young man who becomes involved with the family.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/jenny.md): A young woman who becomes a close friend of Jane's later in life.
- [Minnie Carver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/minnie_carver.md): Stephen Carver's wife, a warm and motherly figure.
- [Mrs. Lester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mrs_lester.md): Muriel's mother, a formidable society matron.
- [Mr. Carver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mr_carver.md): Stephen Carver's father, the elderly patriarch of the Carver family.
- [John Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/john_ward.md): Jane's brother, a steady and reliable young man.
- [Albert Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/albert_lancaster.md): Bert's father, a stern and traditional gentleman.
- [Mumsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mumsy.md): Jane's affectionate nickname for her mother.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mamma.md): Jane's mother, a loving and conventional Victorian parent.
- [Mr. Furness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mr_furness.md): Flora's father, a wealthy and indulgent businessman.
- [Aunt Silly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/aunt_silly.md): An eccentric elderly aunt of Jane's, known for her foolish chatter.
- [Rosalie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/rosalie.md): A beautiful but shallow young woman in Jane's social circle.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/papa.md): Jane's grandfather, a dignified and old-fashioned gentleman.
- [Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/edith.md): A friend of Jane's from her school days.
- [Uncle Alden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/uncle_alden.md): Jane's uncle, a kindly but somewhat ineffectual man.
- [Dad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/dad.md): Jane's affectionate term for her father.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mother.md): Jane's mother, a central maternal figure in her life.
- [Sarah Bernhardt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/sarah_bernhardt.md): The famous actress, seen as a cultural icon by the characters.
- [Freddy Waters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/freddy_waters.md): A young man who courts one of Jane's friends.
- [Robin Redbreast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/robin_redbreast.md): A childhood nickname for a boy who grows up with Jane.
- [Marion Park](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/marion_park.md): A friend of Jane's from her college years.
- [Uncle Robin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/uncle_robin.md): An older relative of the family, known for his storytelling.
- [Barbara Belmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/barbara_belmont.md): A glamorous and sophisticated friend of the family.
- [Lily Furness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/lily_furness.md): Flora's younger sister, a quiet and observant girl.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/father.md): Jane's father, a figure of authority and affection.
- [Jack Bridges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/jack_bridges.md): A young man who becomes a friend of the family.
- [Mrs. Duroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mrs_duroy.md): André's mother, a Frenchwoman of refined taste.
- [Dr. Bancroft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/dr_bancroft.md): The family physician, a trusted and wise doctor.
- [President M. Carey Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/president_thomas.md): The president of Bryn Mawr College, an admired figure.
- [Eric Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/eric_arthur.md): A young man who appears in Jane's later social circle.
- [Theodore Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/theodore_roosevelt.md): The U.S. president, mentioned as a contemporary figure.
- [Dr. Winter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/dr_winter.md): An elderly doctor who attends the family.
- [Cyril Fortune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/cyril_fortune.md): A young man who briefly courts one of Jane's friends.
- [Miss Milgrim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/miss_milgrim.md): An elderly spinster who lives in the neighborhood.
- [Mr. Bournique](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mr_bournique.md): A French neighbor and friend of the family.
- [Dido](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/dido.md): A classical reference used as a nickname for a character.
- [Inigo Fellowes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/inigo_fellowes.md): A young artist who becomes part of Jane's circle.
- [Bill Belmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/bill_belmont.md): Barbara Belmont's brother, a charming young man.
- [Robin Bridges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/robin_bridges.md): Jack Bridges' brother, a friend of the family.
- [Herbert Hoover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/herbert_hoover.md): The future U.S. president, mentioned in passing.
- [Aeneas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/aeneas.md): A classical figure referenced in conversation.
- [Mugsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mugsy.md): A childhood nickname for a family friend.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/eve.md): A biblical reference used as a metaphor in conversation.
- [Mr. Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/mr_trent.md): Jimmy Trent's father, a respectable gentleman.
- [Solomon Lester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/solomon_lester.md): Muriel's father, a wealthy and eccentric old man.
- [Billy Winter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/billy_winter.md): Dr. Winter's son, a young man in the neighborhood.
- [Dexter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/dexter.md): A young man mentioned in passing in social circles.
- [Grandma Carver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/years_of_grace_se/characters/grandma_carver.md): Stephen Carver's mother, the elderly matriarch.

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