George Talboys

Robert Audley

Robert is George's closest friend, deeply loyal and determined to uncover the truth about George's disappearance.

Lady Audley

George was Lady Audley's first husband, whom she abandoned and later attempted to murder to secure her new life.

Georgey

Georgey is George's young son, whom George deeply loves and seeks to reunite with after his wife's abandonment.

Helen Talboys

George was deeply in love with Helen, but she abandoned him and their child, leading to his heartbreak and quest.

Robert Audley

Robert is George's closest friend, deeply loyal and determined to uncover the truth about George's disappearance.

Lady Audley

George was Lady Audley's first husband, whom she abandoned and later attempted to murder to secure her new life.

Robert Audley

Robert is George's closest friend, deeply loyal and determined to uncover the truth about George's disappearance.

Helen Talboys

George was deeply in love with Helen, but she abandoned him and their child, leading to his heartbreak and quest.

Georgey

Georgey is George's young son, whom George deeply loves and seeks to reunite with after his wife's abandonment.

Lady Audley

George was Lady Audley's first husband, whom she abandoned and later attempted to murder to secure her new life.

Georgey

Georgey is George's young son, whom George deeply loves and seeks to reunite with after his wife's abandonment.

Helen Talboys

George was deeply in love with Helen, but she abandoned him and their child, leading to his heartbreak and quest.

II: On Board the Argus

The protagonist of the chapter, a young man returning to England after making his fortune in the Australian gold diggings. He is anxious about his wife's welfare.

In the First Page of the Times

Returns to England from Australia, excited to see his wife, but learns of her death from a newspaper.

V: The Headstone at Ventnor

Devastated by the news of his wife's death; collapses, travels to Ventnor, and orders a headstone.

VI: Anywhere, Anywhere Out of the World

Grief-stricken after his wife's death, he plans to return to Australia and entrusts his son's guardianship to Robert Audley.

After a Year

Submissive and resigned after his wife's death; agrees to accompany Robert; finds some enjoyment in the rustic scenery.

VIII: Before the Storm

Gloomy and preoccupied, he speaks of his son mournfully and expresses a foreboding sense of doom; he passively follows Robert into the secret passage.

IX: After the Storm

Becomes extremely agitated during the storm, pacing in the rain and snapping at Robert. The next morning, he apologizes and suggests a day of fishing.

X: Missing

Missing since visiting Audley Court at two o'clock; believed to have taken a train to London.

XI: The Mark Upon My Lady’s Wrist

Referenced as having returned to London, causing Robert's unease; his grief over his wife's death is discussed.

XII: Still Missing

George is reported to have visited his son briefly before departing for Liverpool to sail to Australia, but his actions remain mysterious and out of character.

Troubled Dreams

Remains missing; Robert hopes for a letter or message from him but receives none.

XVIII: Robert Receives a Visitor Whom He Had Scarcely Expected

Central to the conversation; Robert discusses his disappearance and plans to examine his letters.

XIX: The Writing in the Book

Referenced through the inscription in the book and Robert's examination of his trunk.

Mrs. Plowson

Mentioned as the missing man whose fate Robert is investigating; his son Georgey grows more like him each day.

Clara

Referenced as the missing brother whose fate Clara and Robert seek to uncover.

George's Letters

George's letters are read by Robert; one describes his wife in detail, the other tells of his plan to go to the new world.

XXVII: Beginning at the Other End

His brief married life is referenced; Robert recalls George's silence about his past.

XXIX: In the Lime-Walk

Referenced as the missing friend whose disappearance Robert is investigating; his story is recounted.

XXXIV: My Lady Tells the Truth

Referenced as the victim of Lady Audley's murder.

XXXVI: Dr. Mosgrave’s Advice

Mentioned as the missing first husband; Robert suspects he is dead, but Dr. Mosgrave notes the lack of evidence.

Buried Alive

Revealed to have been murdered by Lady Audley; his body lies at the bottom of a well.

Ghost-Haunted

George's ghostly presence haunts Robert throughout the chapter; Robert now knows his friend was murdered and lies in the old well at Audley Court.

XXXIX: That Which the Dying Man Had to Tell

Revealed to have survived the attack; he wrote two farewell letters with his left hand due to a broken arm and left England forever.

XL: Restored

Revealed to have survived the fall into the well, escaped to New York, and now returns to England.

At Peace

Living with his sister and Robert, happy and recovering from the past; his son Georgey visits often.