Leonard Frankland

Rosamond Frankland

Husband and wife, deeply devoted to each other despite the secrets surrounding Rosamond's birth.

Mrs. Jazeph

Leonard interacts with Mrs. Jazeph as a household visitor, unaware of her true identity as his wife's mother.

Rosamond Frankland

Husband and wife, deeply devoted to each other despite the secrets surrounding Rosamond's birth.

Rosamond Frankland

Husband and wife, deeply devoted to each other despite the secrets surrounding Rosamond's birth.

Mrs. Jazeph

Leonard interacts with Mrs. Jazeph as a household visitor, unaware of her true identity as his wife's mother.

Mrs. Jazeph

Leonard interacts with Mrs. Jazeph as a household visitor, unaware of her true identity as his wife's mother.

I: Fifteen Years After

Now blind due to overwork at watch-making and subsequent illness; described as quiet, sedate, and amiable.

III: The Bride and Bridegroom

The blind bridegroom, who discusses the family secret with Rosamond and recalls her appearance from memory.

Book III

Rosamond's husband, who is concerned about Mrs. Jazeph's influence and behavior.

II: Will They Come?

Mr. Frankland, who suggests returning to Long Beckley but defers to his wife's wishes.

III: Mrs. Jazeph

Rosamond's blind husband; present at the Tiger's Head and involved in decisions about the nurse.

IV: The New Nurse

Rosamond's husband; supports her after the fright and arranges for Mrs. Jazeph to be sent away.

V: A Council of Three

Supports his wife, questions the nurse's identity, and agrees to journey to Porthgenna to discover the truth about the Myrtle Room.

VI: Another Surprise

Mentioned as having sent Mrs. Jazeph away from his wife.

Book IV

Accompanies Rosamond to Porthgenna, involved in the discovery of secrets.

Book V

Accompanies Rosamond to Porthgenna Tower, participates in uncovering the hidden letter.

I: An Old Friend and a New Scheme

Amazed and perplexed by the letter; suggests sending a trusted servant to Porthgenna to investigate.

III: Approaching the Precipice

Agrees to Rosamond's domestic plans, suggests patience, and guesses that Mrs. Jazeph is the vanished servant.

IV: Standing on the Brink

Reluctantly agrees to purchase the plan under the condition that it be returned to Treverton with a full acknowledgment.

V: The Myrtle Room

Blind and dependent on Rosamond's descriptions; expresses unease and anxiety about the room, and receives the folded letter from his wife.

VI: The Telling of the Secret

Leonard is the recipient of the secret. He is initially perplexed and surprised, but eventually offers a hopeful response to Rosamond's plea for acceptance.

Book VI

Accompanies Rosamond to Porthgenna, showing concern about the past and the mysteries surrounding the tower.

I: Uncle Joseph

Listens to Rosamond's reading of the letter and confirms that Mrs. Jazeph, Sarah Leeson, and the servant who fled are the same person. He interjects to prevent Rosamond from revealing too much to Uncle Joseph.

Waiting and Hoping

Cautious and thoughtful, advising careful disclosure to avoid shocking Sarah; supports Rosamond's plans.

III: The Story of the Past

Present during the narration, comments on the nature of strong attachments between unlike people.

IV: The Close of Day

Arranges for Mr. Nixon to visit and settle the restoration of the purchase-money of Porthgenna Tower.

V: Forty Thousand Pounds

Supports Rosamond and discusses future plans after the inheritance.

VI: The Dawn of a New Life

Supports Rosamond's decision about the inscription, reflects on the lesson of Love and Truth, and enjoys the calm summer day.