Sebastian Levinne

Vernon Deyre

Sebastian is Vernon's close friend and fellow composer, sharing a deep bond over music and artistic ambition.

Jane Harding

Jane and Sebastian share a warm, supportive friendship, often united in their concern for Vernon.

Joe Waite

Joe and Sebastian are friends through their mutual connection to Vernon, sharing a practical, down-to-earth bond.

Nell Vereker

Nell and Sebastian are acquaintances through Vernon, with a polite but distant relationship.

George Green

George and Sebastian are polite acquaintances, sharing a mutual interest in Vernon's well-being.

Jane Harding

Jane and Sebastian share a warm, supportive friendship, often united in their concern for Vernon.

Vernon Deyre

Sebastian is Vernon's close friend and fellow composer, sharing a deep bond over music and artistic ambition.

Jane Harding

Jane and Sebastian share a warm, supportive friendship, often united in their concern for Vernon.

Nell Vereker

Nell and Sebastian are acquaintances through Vernon, with a polite but distant relationship.

George Green

George and Sebastian are polite acquaintances, sharing a mutual interest in Vernon's well-being.

Joe Waite

Joe and Sebastian are friends through their mutual connection to Vernon, sharing a practical, down-to-earth bond.

Nell Vereker

Nell and Sebastian are acquaintances through Vernon, with a polite but distant relationship.

Prologue

The showman and owner of the National Opera House, who watches the premiere of 'The Giant' and later speaks privately with Carl Bowerman.

IV

Sebastian is the Levinne boy, taller than Vernon, with a long yellow face and protruding ears.

V

Sebastian confronts the children as trespassers, speaking with a lisp and an offensive manner, and orders them off the property.

VI

The new neighbor and target of the children's war; accepts the truce and becomes friends.

I

Sebastian shares stories of Russian Jews and pogroms, speaks of the power of money, and expresses a desire to gather beauty; he and Vernon pledge eternal friendship.

II

Formally introduced to Vernon and Joe; described as queer-looking and sharp-witted.

I

Hosts the discussion; defends his commercial approach to art; announces his new business ventures.

II

Present at his mother's tea; his taste tempers the opulence of the drawing-room.

III

Analytical and reserved, discusses Vernon's musical genius with Joe, expressing cautious skepticism about its practical success; hints at hidden knowledge about Joe's living situation.

V

Mentioned by Nell; Vernon reflects on Sebastian's ears and his indifference to women.

VI

Restless and upset after Joe turned down his marriage proposal, blaming his wealth.

IV

Vernon seeks Sebastian out but finds him not at home; Mrs. Levinne discusses Sebastian's feelings for Joe.

I

Vernon's valued friend and artistic confidant; he organizes the party and spoonfeeds Vernon with praise.

I

Visits Jane to tell her Radmaager will come to see her; speaks of his love for Joe and his frustration; asks Jane's opinion of Vernon.

III

Mentioned as having told Jane about Vernon's opera.

IV

Discusses Myra's letter with Joe, offering a thoughtful perspective on Vernon's potential genius and his relationships.

I

Sebastian is referenced as the one who thinks Vernon might do wonderful things with his music and as the host of the party where Vernon met Jane Harding.

II

Thinks Vernon's move is premature but refrains from giving advice.

IV

Visits Jane often, discusses his ambitions and feelings for Joe, and considers Jane's proposal to produce Vernon's opera.

II

Mentioned as having faith in Vernon's talent and being a successful composer.

III

Mentioned as being devastated by Joe's elopement; part of the trio with Vernon and Joe.

IV

Mentioned as being absent after the opera; Vernon searches for him.

I

Visits Jane's flat, shows maturity and financial acumen, worries about Vernon and the coming war.

II

Sebastian is Jane's confidant, summoned by telephone. He is deeply moved by her loss and struggles with whether to tell Vernon the truth about her sacrifice.

III

Mentioned by Nell as a possible alternative to find Vernon; his prediction that the war will last two years is noted.

Book IV: War

Remains a close friend and confidant, providing artistic and emotional support.

I

Debates with Joe about war and idealism; reflects on his own future and his feelings for Joe.

II

Visits with Joe; observes Nell's transformation; discusses war and explosives.

III

Visits Nell on leave, sharing his worries about Vernon's psychological state and his habit of denial.

II

Mentioned as a successful composer and a childhood friend; Jane credits him with helping her career.

I

Responds immediately to Jane's urgent telegram and interviews Mr. Bleibner about his chauffeur.

II

The yellow-faced man who questions Green and reveals his true identity as Vernon Deyre.

III

Sebastian plans to take Vernon to a specialist in London and discusses with Jane who should be told about Vernon's return.

IV

Mentioned as having driven Vernon to Abbots Puissants and being one of the few who knows Vernon is alive.

II: Letters from Vernon Deyre to Sebastian Levinne

The recipient of Vernon's letter; Vernon references Sebastian's past hints about his cowardice.

III

Recipient of Vernon's letter, addressed as an understanding friend.

IV

The recipient of Vernon's letter, addressed as 'Dear Sebastian.'

VI

The recipient of Vernon's letter; has urged Vernon to think more.

VII

Recipient of Vernon's letter.

VIII

The recipient of the letter, a Russian artist and friend.

IX

The recipient of Vernon's letter; Vernon references their past discussions and entrusts Sebastian with the visual side of his unwritten masterpiece.

Telegram from Vernon Deyre to Sebastian Levinne

Recipient of the telegram; Vernon hopes to see him in London.

I

Visits Joe, proposes marriage, and arranges her care.

III

Arranges for Vernon's care and gathers information about the Resplendent survivors; confronts Vernon angrily.

IV

Host of the party where Vernon first met Jane.