Character guide

Lucian Taylor

major

Also known as Lucian, Master Lucian, Taylor, old Taylor, poor Lucian, other Lucian

A dream-struck rector's son who wanders past the known world into occult territory, then carries its glamour and its hunger with him to London.

Mr. Taylor

supporting

Also known as father, old Taylor, poor Mr. Taylor

The rector whose disappointments and sternness press on his son, making the rectory less a home than a place to escape from.

Annie Morgan

supporting

Also known as old Morgan, Morgan

A village girl drawn into the orbit of Lucian's romantic imaginings, where she risks becoming more symbol than person.

Annie's Cousin

minor

Also known as her cousin

A young man who courts Annie Morgan, causing tension with Lucian.

Mrs. Dixon

minor

Also known as Dixon

A local woman, part of the Dixon family in Lucian's rural community.

Miss Deacon

minor

Also known as Deacon, the worthy Miss Deacon

A local spinster and acquaintance of the Taylor family.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor, the Doctor

A physician who attends to Lucian during his illnesses.

Young Bennett

minor

Also known as Bennett, Mr. Bennett

A young man from the village, part of Lucian's social circle.

Dr. Burrows

minor

Also known as Burrows

A doctor who treats Lucian in London.

Edith Gervase

minor

Also known as Edith, Gervase

A young woman from a local family who attracts Lucian's attention.

Jack

minor

Also known as Little Jackie, Jackie

A young boy from the village, possibly a relative of the Dixons.

Barnes

minor

Also known as Whereupon Barnes

A servant or local man in the Taylor household.

Agatha Gervase

minor

Also known as Agatha, old Gervase

An older member of the Gervase family, possibly the matriarch.

Mr. Ritson

minor

Also known as a Ritson

A local landowner or farmer in the Welsh countryside.

Reverend Merivale Dixon

minor

Also known as Dixon, Merivale

A clergyman and member of the Dixon family.

Mrs. Runnymede

minor

Also known as the Honorable Mrs. Scudamore Runnymede

A society woman mentioned in London circles.

Mr. Dixon

minor

Also known as Dixon

A member of the Dixon family, a neighbor in the Welsh village.

Mr. Vaughan

minor

Also known as Vaughan

A local gentleman and acquaintance of Lucian's father.

Edward Dixon

minor

Also known as Edward

A son of the Dixon family, a childhood acquaintance of Lucian.

Mrs. Gervase

minor

Mother of the Gervase family in the village.

Old Mr. Gervase

minor

Also known as Mr. Gervase, poor Mr. Gervase

The elderly patriarch of the Gervase family.

The Priest

minor

Also known as the priest

A Catholic priest Lucian encounters during his time in London.

Burleigh

minor

A friend or acquaintance of Lucian in London literary circles.

Mary

minor

Also known as old Polly, Aunt Mary

An elderly relative or servant in the Taylor household.

Miss Colley

minor

A local woman, possibly a governess or spinster in the village.

Lord Beamys

minor

A local aristocrat mentioned in the village gossip.

Major Pendennis

minor

Also known as old Major Pendennis, Pendennis

A retired military man living in the village.

Joe

minor

A servant or laborer in the Taylor household.

Lord De Carti

minor

Also known as De Carti, Lord De Carti of M'Carthytown

An Irish aristocrat mentioned in passing by characters.

Old Mrs. Gibbon

minor

An elderly widow living in the village.

Tom Brown

minor

Also known as Tom, Thomas

A local boy or young man from the village.

Henrietta Dixon

minor

Also known as Henrietta

A daughter of the Dixon family.

Miss Spurry

minor

A local spinster and acquaintance of the village.