Sir Michael Audley

Robert Audley

Sir Michael is Robert's uncle and a father figure, with Robert feeling a deep sense of duty and affection toward him.

Lady Audley

Lady Audley marries Sir Michael for his wealth and status, feigning love while secretly manipulating him.

Alicia Audley

Alicia is Sir Michael's devoted daughter, though she is frustrated by his blindness to Lady Audley's true nature.

Robert Audley

Sir Michael is Robert's uncle and a father figure, with Robert feeling a deep sense of duty and affection toward him.

Robert Audley

Sir Michael is Robert's uncle and a father figure, with Robert feeling a deep sense of duty and affection toward him.

Lady Audley

Lady Audley marries Sir Michael for his wealth and status, feigning love while secretly manipulating him.

Lady Audley

Lady Audley marries Sir Michael for his wealth and status, feigning love while secretly manipulating him.

Alicia Audley

Alicia is Sir Michael's devoted daughter, though she is frustrated by his blindness to Lady Audley's true nature.

Alicia Audley

Alicia is Sir Michael's devoted daughter, though she is frustrated by his blindness to Lady Audley's true nature.

Lucy

The wealthy baronet who falls deeply in love with Lucy Graham. He is a widower, aged fifty-five, and is tormented by his age and his intense feelings for her.

In the First Page of the Times

Robert's uncle, who recently married a young woman, Lady Audley.

After a Year

Accompanies Lady Audley to London; generous and trusting husband.

VIII: Before the Storm

Mentioned as the owner of Audley Court, but not directly present in the chapter.

IX: After the Storm

Mistakenly predicts the storm will hold off; spends the night watching over his terrified wife and is relieved by her recovery in the morning.

X: Missing

Sends a dinner invitation to Robert and George; his servant confirms George's visit.

XI: The Mark Upon My Lady’s Wrist

Proudly watches Lady Audley's charm and examines the bruise on her wrist at Robert's prompting.

Troubled Dreams

Appears briefly in Robert's dreams, interwoven with the mystery.

XIV: Phoebe's Suitor

Reads the advertisement for George Talboys at breakfast and remonstrates with Alicia about her treatment of Lady Audley.

Robert Audley Gets His Conge

Hospitably speeds the parting guests, then tells Robert he must leave the Court because of his attentions to Lady Audley.

XXV: Retrograde Investigation

Ill with low fever, he is delighted by Robert's visit and urges him to be friends with Lady Audley.

So Far and No Farther

Mentioned as lying weak and ill at Audley Court, cared for by Lady Audley.

XXVIII: Hidden in the Grave

His health is improving; Robert avoids meeting him to spare him the coming grief.

XXX: Preparing the Ground

Easily swayed by his wife's performance, he agrees to avoid Robert and consult a physician.

XXXI: Phoebe's Petition

An invalid, goes to bed early; he has grown distant from Alicia under Lady Audley's influence.

XXXII: The Red Light in the Sky

Seen sleeping peacefully; Lady Audley briefly feels pity for him before her own desperation takes over.

The Bearer of the Tidings

Discusses Robert's changed behavior with Alicia, troubled by Lady Audley's claims of Robert's insanity; he falls asleep in his library.

XXXIV: My Lady Tells the Truth

Hears the confession, is devastated, leaves Audley Court without saying farewell.

The Hush That Succeeds the Tempest

Sir Michael is shattered by the revelation of his wife's treachery. He leaves the Court in a state of unnatural calm, entrusting Robert with the aftermath.

XXXVI: Dr. Mosgrave’s Advice

Referenced as the generous old man whose trust in Lady Audley brought misery; Robert seeks to spare him shame.

Ghost-Haunted

Sir Michael has left Audley Court with Alicia for the Continent, showing a calm that alarms Alicia. He sends Robert blank checks and asks never to hear Lady Audley's name again.

At Peace

Survived his troubles, visits the cottage; has bought a house in Hertfordshire near his son-in-law's estate.