# Rupert Ralestone — Ralestone Luck character guide > Rupert Ralestone in Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Prince Rupert, Mr. Ralestone, Rupert Ralestone, the younger Ralestone **First appearance:** 0002-ralestone-luck ## Snapshot The younger Ralestone brother, who plants his feet on the veranda and tells a rival claimant that possession is nine points of the law—and means it. ## Who they are Rupert Ralestone is the Ralestone in residence, the one who faces down lawyers and threats with a slight twist of the lips and no intention of moving. He manages the estate's practical crises—wrecked carriage houses, unpaid bills, a sister who refuses to be sent to town—while the family's legal footing crumbles beneath them. His stubbornness is both the family's shield and the reason the fight over Pirate's Haven cannot be quietly settled. ## Relationships ### [Val Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/val_ralestone) _family_ Rupert is Val's brother, sharing a close sibling relationship with loyalty and shared adventures. ### [Sir Roderick de la Stone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/sir_roderick_de_la_stone) _family_ Rupert is Sir Roderick's nephew, with a respectful and affectionate familial relationship. ### [Miss Charity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/miss_charity) _friendship_ Miss Charity shares a friendly and amiable bond with Rupert, marked by mutual respect. ### [Jeems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/jeems) _professional_ Jeems assists Rupert in a servant-like capacity, with a respectful and helpful dynamic. ### [Sir Roderick de la Stone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/sir_roderick_de_la_stone) _family_ Rupert is Sir Roderick's nephew, with a respectful and affectionate familial relationship. ### [Val Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/val_ralestone) _family_ Rupert is Val's brother, sharing a close sibling relationship with loyalty and shared adventures. ### [Val Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/val_ralestone) _family_ Rupert is Val's brother, sharing a close sibling relationship with loyalty and shared adventures. ### [Sir Roderick de la Stone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/sir_roderick_de_la_stone) _family_ Rupert is Sir Roderick's nephew, with a respectful and affectionate familial relationship. ### [Miss Charity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/miss_charity) _friendship_ Miss Charity shares a friendly and amiable bond with Rupert, marked by mutual respect. ### [Miss Charity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/miss_charity) _friendship_ Miss Charity shares a friendly and amiable bond with Rupert, marked by mutual respect. ### [Jeems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/jeems) _professional_ Jeems assists Rupert in a servant-like capacity, with a respectful and helpful dynamic. ### [Jeems](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/jeems) _professional_ Jeems assists Rupert in a servant-like capacity, with a respectful and helpful dynamic. ## In the story ### [Ralestone Luck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ralestone-luck) Val's older brother, who is more romantic and idealistic, believing in the family's luck and heritage. ### [The Ralestones Come Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/i-the-ralestones-come-home) The elder brother, Marquess of Lorne, who drives the family to Pirate's Haven and takes charge of practical matters. ### [The Luck of the Lords of Lorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ii-the-luck-of-the-lords-of-lorne) Narrates the story of the Luck of Lorne and the Ralestone lineage, and organizes household chores. ### [III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iii-the-ralestones-entertain-an-unobtrusive-visitor) Mentioned as having gone to check on the carriage house; joins the family at breakfast. ### [Pistols for Two—Coffee for One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iv-pistols-for-two-coffee-for-one) Mentioned as having sent Val and Ricky to deliver papers; not present in the chapter. ### [Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/v-their-tenant-discovers-the-ralestones) Mentioned as having gone to town to see LeFleur; not present in the chapter. ### [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) Initially dismissive of the treasure hunt, but becomes engaged after the Audubon sketches are found. ### [VII: By Our Luck!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vii-by-our-luck) Discovers the Bride's ring and Confederate money; decides to take the silver to town for safekeeping. ### [VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/viii-great-uncle-rick-walks-the-hall) Confronts the rival Ralestone and his lawyer, asserting his position as the Ralestone in residence. ### [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) Dismisses Val's story; preoccupied with mail; grants Charity permission to use the terrace. ### [Into the Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/x-into-the-swamp) Rupert is mentioned as having told Creighton about voodoo rites at Milneburg. ### [XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xi-ralestones-to-the-rescue) Mentioned as the brother who will be angry when he learns of the siblings' swamp adventure; Val sent Sam Two to inform him. ### [The Ralestones Bring Home a Reluctant Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xii-the-ralestones-bring-home-a-reluctant-guest) Takes charge upon their return, calls the doctor, and tends to Val's injuries. ### [On Such a Night as This—](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiii-on-such-a-night-as-this) Returns wet and out of sorts, reporting evidence of strangers camping on Ralestone lands. ### [XIV: Pirate Ways Are Hidden Ways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiv-pirate-ways-are-hidden-ways) Mentioned as being at the other end of the garden dealing with levee trouble. ### [XV: Pieces of Eight—Ralestones’ Fate!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xv-pieces-of-eight-ralestones-fate) Implied as leading the rescue effort. ### [XVI: Ralestones Stand Together](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvi-ralestones-stand-together) Revealed as the author of the 'great American novel'; shows care for Val and joins the group planning a trip to town. ### [XVII: The Return of Rick Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvii-the-return-of-rick-ralestone) Revealed as the missing author; his guardianship of Jeems is established. ### [Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xviii-rupert-brings-home-his-marchioness) Returns from a morning outing with Charity, bringing her home as his Marchioness. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters/rupert_ralestone - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/characters