John Eustace

Lizzie Eustace

John Eustace, Sir Florian's brother, is Lizzie's brother-in-law and legal adversary, determined to reclaim the family diamonds.

Lizzie Eustace

John Eustace, Sir Florian's brother, is Lizzie's brother-in-law and legal adversary, determined to reclaim the family diamonds.

Lizzie Eustace

John Eustace, Sir Florian's brother, is Lizzie's brother-in-law and legal adversary, determined to reclaim the family diamonds.

Lizzie Greystock

Sir Florian's brother and intimate friend; he is consulted about the marriage settlement and raises no objection.

Lady Eustace

Brother of Sir Florian, guardian of the heir, and manager of the Eustace estates; he is wary of Lizzie and her intentions.

Frank Greystock

Frank's cousin and MP, who discusses Lizzie's marriage prospects and suggests Frank might marry her.

The Eustace Necklace

Brother-in-law of Lizzie; discusses the diamond dispute with Mr. Camperdown and suggests that Lizzie might marry a respectable man to resolve the issue.

Lord Fawn at His Office

Mentioned as having informed Mr. Camperdown of the engagement.

Showing What Frank Greystock Did

Meets Frank in London, discusses Lizzie's diamond case and Lord Fawn's engagement, and expresses a wish that Frank would marry Lizzie.

Certainly an Heirloom

Present at the meeting in Mr. Camperdown's chambers as the heir or representative of the Eustace estate.

Mr. Dove's Opinion

The heir to the Eustace estate, to whom Camperdown had repeatedly called the necklace an heirloom; now out of town.

Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny

Writes to Frank about the necklace, is called to London by Mr. Camperdown, and wishes the necklace would be stolen.

Mr. Dove in His Chambers

John Eustace expresses his reluctance to pursue the diamond case, preferring to avoid the nuisance of the quarrel, which frustrates Mr. Camperdown.

Lizzie's Guests

Lizzie's brother-in-law, visits for two days despite Mr. Camperdown's disapproval, wishing to avoid open quarrel with Lizzie.

Lizzie's First Day

Visits Portray for two days, providing Lizzie with social legitimacy; he is polite but privately disapproves of her guests.

LXVII: The Eye of the Public

Writes to Lord Fawn stating the Eustace family does not see ground for complaint against Lizzie regarding the stolen diamonds.

Lizzie Triumphs

Attends the interview as a friend; acknowledges Lizzie's cleverness and the futility of further legal action.