# Rick Ralestone — Ralestone Luck character guide > Rick Ralestone in Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Ricky, Richard, Richard Ralestone, Roderick Ralestone, Roderick St. Jean de Roche Ralestone **First appearance:** 0003-i-the-ralestones-come-home ## Snapshot The Ralestone sister, quick-tongued and braver than she admits, who refuses to leave the house when trouble comes calling and would rather be trapped in a tunnel than sent to safety. ## Who they are Richanda "Ricky" Ralestone is the youngest of the clan, the one who teases Val about snobbery and bristles at being packed off to town while the men handle danger. When a tunnel collapse pins her brother in the dark, she crawls to him anyway, wadding her cape under his head and refusing to leave. Her loyalty and stubbornness make her the emotional center of the siblings' struggle to hold onto their home. ## In the story ### [Ralestone Luck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ralestone-luck) The younger brother, adventurous and impulsive, excited about the new home and its mysteries. ### [The Ralestones Come Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/i-the-ralestones-come-home) Referred to as Ricky, the sister who is excited about the ghost and the family legacy; she is determined to find the Luck. ### [The Luck of the Lords of Lorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ii-the-luck-of-the-lords-of-lorne) Present as a listener, asks questions about the family history and reacts to the cat. ### [III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iii-the-ralestones-entertain-an-unobtrusive-visitor) Calls Val to breakfast, discusses the mysterious handkerchief, and talks about the household. ### [Pistols for Two—Coffee for One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iv-pistols-for-two-coffee-for-one) Present at the meeting, asks questions about the claimant, and recalls the Luck of Lorne as a possible proof of inheritance. ### [Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/v-their-tenant-discovers-the-ralestones) Accompanies Val on the exploration, meets Charity Biglow, and shares the story of the rival claimant. ### [VI: Satan Goes A-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vi-satan-goes-a-hunting-and-finds-work-for-idle-hands) Frustrated with Rupert's apathy; leads the exploration of the hidden room. ### [VII: By Our Luck!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vii-by-our-luck) Dangles earrings; refuses the Bride's ring; speculates about the missing Rick's fate. ### [VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/viii-great-uncle-rick-walks-the-hall) Works in the garden, refuses to leave Pirate's Haven despite Rupert's request, and later visits Charity. ### [IX: Portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ix-portrait-of-a-lady-and-a-gentleman) Hesitates between believing Val's tale or his imagination; teases Val and Rupert; models as the lady in distress. ### [Into the Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/x-into-the-swamp) Ricky receives a gift from Jeems, learns about the swamp, and decides to visit Jeems despite warnings. ### [XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xi-ralestones-to-the-rescue) Ricky leads Val to the cabin, insists on staying to help Jeems, and shows defiance and courage. ### [The Ralestones Bring Home a Reluctant Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xii-the-ralestones-bring-home-a-reluctant-guest) Creates a diversion, bandages Jeems, and helps transport him. ### [On Such a Night as This—](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiii-on-such-a-night-as-this) Acts triumphantly and avoids Val; winks at Charity, hinting at a shared secret. ### [XIV: Pirate Ways Are Hidden Ways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiv-pirate-ways-are-hidden-ways) Meets Val at the landing, warns him about the intruders, and accompanies him into the hidden passage. ### [XV: Pieces of Eight—Ralestones’ Fate!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xv-pieces-of-eight-ralestones-fate) Trapped with Val, keeps calm, signals rescuers by pounding on the wall. ### [XVI: Ralestones Stand Together](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvi-ralestones-stand-together) Teases Val about his drawings and supports the revelation about Rupert's writing; plans to go shopping. ### [XVII: The Return of Rick Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvii-the-return-of-rick-ralestone) Mentioned as part of the family; Val references Ricky in the discovery of Rupert. ### [Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xviii-rupert-brings-home-his-marchioness) Busy shelling peas and organizing the party; announces Rupert and Charity's engagement. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/rick_ralestone - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters