# Jack Carstares — The Black Moth character guide > Jack Carstares in The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Jack, Carstares, Jack dear, Master Jack **First appearance:** 0003-iii-introducing-the-hon-richard-carstares ## Snapshot A charming outlaw with a gentleman's manners and a wounded shoulder, hiding a ruined name behind the alias of Mr. Carr. ## Who they are Jack Carstares, living as Mr. Carr after a duel and disgrace, is drawn into the Beauleigh household by his rescue of Diana and finds himself falling for her despite every reason to keep away. He knows Tracy is behind his ruin and that his own honour forbids him to court Diana until his name is cleared. His double life as highwayman and gentleman drives the novel's central tension. ## Relationships ### [Diana Beauleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/diana_beauleigh) _romantic_ Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings. ### [Lady Lavinia Carstares](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/lady_lavinia_carstares) _family_ Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths. ### [Tracy Belmanoir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/tracy_belmanoir) _rivalry_ Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm. ### [Diana Beauleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/diana_beauleigh) _romantic_ Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings. ### [Diana Beauleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/diana_beauleigh) _romantic_ Diana and Jack share a deep, passionate love despite obstacles and misunderstandings. ### [Lady Lavinia Carstares](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/lady_lavinia_carstares) _family_ Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths. ### [Lady Lavinia Carstares](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/lady_lavinia_carstares) _family_ Jack and Lady Lavinia are siblings, with a bond of loyalty and mutual care despite their different paths. ### [Tracy Belmanoir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/tracy_belmanoir) _rivalry_ Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm. ### [Tracy Belmanoir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/tracy_belmanoir) _rivalry_ Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm. ## In the story ### [II: My Lord at the White Hart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/ii-my-lord-at-the-white-hart) Disguised as Sir Anthony Ferndale, he recounts his latest robbery and cleverly evades detection by the mayor and Mr. Fudby. ### [III: Introducing the Hon. Richard Carstares](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/iii-introducing-the-hon-richard-carstares) The absent brother who bore the blame for Richard's cheating; remembered fondly by the local folk. ### [IX: Lady O'Hara Intervenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/ix-lady-o-hara-intervenes) The captured highwayman, who plays along with Lady O'Hara's ruse, claiming it was a wager, and is released. ### [X: Lady O’Hara Retires](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/x-lady-o-hara-retires) Revealed as the highwayman; reunited with Miles; maintains his alias as Sir Anthony Ferndale; refuses to stay with the O'Haras. ### [XI: My Lord Turns Rescuer and Comes Nigh Ending His Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xi-my-lord-turns-rescuer-and-comes-nigh-ending-his-life) Leaves Thurze House, rides toward Trencham, rescues Diana from abduction, duels the Duke, and is wounded. ### [My Lord Dictates a Letter and Receives a Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xii-my-lord-dictates-a-letter-and-receives-a-visitor) Recovering from a shoulder wound, he displays vanity and self-deprecation, discusses the fight with Belmanoir, and forgives Jim Salter for leaving his pistols unloaded. ### [My Lord Makes His Bow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xiii-my-lord-makes-his-bow) Recovering from his wound, he fusses over his clothing before descending. He meets Diana and engages in playful banter, evading her questions about Mr. Everard. ### [XIV: Mistress Diana Is Unmaidenly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xiv-mistress-diana-is-unmaidenly) Struggles with his love for Diana and his decision to leave Horton House due to his perceived disgrace. ### [O'Hara's Mind Is Made Up](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xv-o-hara-s-mind-is-made-up) Struggles with thoughts of Diana, masks his pain with wit, and learns of Dick's situation; defends Dick against O'Hara's accusations. ### [XVI: Mr. Bettison Proposes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xvi-mr-bettison-proposes) Mentioned as the highwayman Diana loves; Mr. Bettison insults him as 'that insufferable Carr'. ### [XVII: Lady O’Hara Wins Her Point](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xvii-lady-o-hara-wins-her-point) Resists staying in England but is gently pressured by Molly's affectionate manipulation. ### [XXI: Mrs. Fanshawe Lights a Fire and O’Hara Fans the Flame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxi-mrs-fanshawe-lights-a-fire-and-o-hara-fans-the-flame) Referred to as Sir Anthony Ferndale; his past in Vienna, his poverty, and his life as a highwayman are discussed; Richard fears for his safety. ### [My Lord Rides to Frustrate His Grace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxvi-my-lord-rides-to-frustrate-his-grace) Dines alone at O'Hara's, then springs into action upon learning of Diana's abduction, riding to Andover Court. ### [My Lord Enters by the Window](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxvii-my-lord-enters-by-the-window) Enters through the window to rescue Diana and duels the Duke despite his old wound. ### [XXVIII: In Which What Threatened to Be Tragedy Turns to Comedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxviii-in-which-what-threatened-to-be-tragedy-turns-to-comedy) Unconscious after the duel, revives, reconciles with Richard, plans to marry Diana. ### [XXIX: Lady O’Hara Is Triumphant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxix-lady-o-hara-is-triumphant) Returns victorious from the duel, reveals his earldom, and plans to marry Diana. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/epilogue) Returned home and married to Diana, described as prodigiously happy with her. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters/jack_carstares - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/characters