# Robin Tremaine — The Masqueraders character guide > Robin Tremaine in The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Robin, Master Robin, Barham, the Honourable Robin Tremaine, Robert Tremaine **First appearance:** 0001-the-masqueraders ## Snapshot A charming, reckless young man whose fatalism and wit carry him through a dangerous game of assumed names and his father's impossible ambitions. ## Who they are Robin Tremaine has spent years following his father's schemes from one scrape to another, and now finds himself in London playing the Honourable Robin Tremaine while dodging the shadow of Tyburn. He is charming, quick to laugh, and quicker to see the absurdity of their situation, but beneath the shrug of fatalism runs a genuine fear of what his father's next grand gesture might cost them. His loyalty to Prudence anchors him, even as his own romantic entanglements threaten to unravel their careful disguise. ## Relationships ### [Sir Anthony Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/sir_anthony_fanshawe) _friendship_ Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter. ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _family_ Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister. ### [Lord Clevedale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lord_clevedale) _rivalry_ Lord Clevedale views Robin as a competitor and antagonist, leading to tension and conflict. ### [Letty Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/letty_grayson) _romantic_ Letty is infatuated with Robin, pursuing him with romantic interest that is not fully reciprocated. ### [Lady Lowestoft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lady_lowestoft) _psychological_ Lady Lowestoft is obsessed with Robin, manipulating situations to gain his attention and affection. ### [Sir Anthony Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/sir_anthony_fanshawe) _friendship_ Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter. ### [Lord Clevedale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lord_clevedale) _rivalry_ Lord Clevedale views Robin as a competitor and antagonist, leading to tension and conflict. ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _family_ Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister. ### [Prudence Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/prudence_tremaine) _family_ Prudence and Robin are siblings, sharing a strong, protective, and affectionate bond as brother and sister. ### [Letty Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/letty_grayson) _romantic_ Letty is infatuated with Robin, pursuing him with romantic interest that is not fully reciprocated. ### [Lady Lowestoft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/lady_lowestoft) _psychological_ Lady Lowestoft is obsessed with Robin, manipulating situations to gain his attention and affection. ### [Sir Anthony Fanshawe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/sir_anthony_fanshawe) _friendship_ Robin and Sir Anthony are close friends and allies, with Robin often acting as a confidant and supporter. ## In the story ### [The Masqueraders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/the-masqueraders) Disguised as Mr. Merriot, he engages in banter with Prudence and supports their father's schemes. ### [My Lady Lowestoft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/iii-my-lady-lowestoft) Disguised as Miss Merriot; reveals his involvement in the Jacobite rebellion and attainder; interacts playfully with Lady Lowestoft and Marthe. ### [Mistress Prudence to Herself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/iv-mistress-prudence-to-herself) Sits silent at dinner, speaks somberly about the Jacobite cause, and jokes about Sir Anthony's interest in Prudence. ### [Sir Humphrey Grayson Waits Upon Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/v-sir-humphrey-grayson-waits-upon-mr-merriot) Dressed as Miss Merriot, he charms Sir Humphrey and agrees to take Letty under his wing, causing Prudence concern. ### [The Polite World Receives Mr. and Miss Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/vi-the-polite-world-receives-mr-and-miss-merriot) Present in the room, interacts with Sir Anthony and Prudence, and is referred to as 'Peter' by Prudence. ### [A Taste of a Large Gentleman's Temper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/vii-a-taste-of-a-large-gentleman-s-temper) Disguised as Miss Merriot; receives roses and a love note, visits Letty Grayson, teases Prudence about Sir Anthony. ### [The Black Domino](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/viii-the-black-domino) Disguises himself as a man in a black domino to woo Letty Grayson at the masked ball. ### [IX: Mohocks Abroad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/ix-mohocks-abroad) Visits Letty, drives with Lady Lowestoft, discusses plans with Prudence, and grows frustrated with his petticoats. ### [X: Sudden and Startling Appearance of the Old Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/x-sudden-and-startling-appearance-of-the-old-gentleman) Disguised as Miss Merriot; initially fuming and fearful of exposure upon seeing his father's audacious appearance as Lord Barham. ### [XI: My Lord Barham in Arlington Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xi-my-lord-barham-in-arlington-street) Present with Prudence; he challenges Lord Barham's schemes and expresses a desire to turn respectable, while acknowledging his father's dangerous nature. ### [XII: Passage of Arms Between Prudence and Sir Anthony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xii-passage-of-arms-between-prudence-and-sir-anthony) Frustrated by the old gentleman's evasiveness, he resolves to play along with the scheme for the chance of a respectable future, and expresses a desire to obtain a crucial document. ### [My Lord Barham Becomes Mysterious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xiv-my-lord-barham-becomes-mysterious) Reports that Markham still pursues Letty Grayson at private parties. ### [Challenge to Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xv-challenge-to-mr-merriot) Mentioned by John as having set his fancy on Miss Grayson, and by Lord Barham as a paragon in the duello. ### [Sad Falling Out of Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xvii-sad-falling-out-of-friends) Reacted with anger upon learning Prudence intended to duel Rensley; discusses Fanshawe's possible knowledge of her secret. ### [The Large Gentleman Is Awake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xviii-the-large-gentleman-is-awake) Helps Prudence dress and warns her about Sir Anthony; mentioned as disguised in woman's clothes. ### [Meeting in Arlington Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xix-meeting-in-arlington-street) Awaiting his sister, he learns of Sir Anthony's intentions and supports his father's control over their plans. ### [Ingenuity of My Lord Barham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xx-ingenuity-of-my-lord-barham) Teases Prudence about Sir Anthony but shows insight; later receives Markham and outmaneuvers him in a blackmail confrontation. ### [Proceedings of Mr. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxi-proceedings-of-mr-markham) Discusses his claim to Barham and his courtship of Letty with Sir Anthony; flirts in disguise. ### [Tortuous Methods of My Lord Barham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxii-tortuous-methods-of-my-lord-barham) Chafing at his disguise as a woman, Robin learns of his father's plot to rescue Letty and kill Markham; he is indignant but agrees to play the hero. ### [Return of Miss Grayson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxiv-return-of-miss-grayson) Returns from killing Markham in a duel, disguises himself, rescues Letty, and questions her about the 'highwaymen' while appreciating her discretion. ### [Mystery of the Masked Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxv-mystery-of-the-masked-man) Appears as Mr. Merriot; discusses the night's events with Sir Anthony; reveals his father's role in the scheme; defends his actions. ### [Arrest of Mr. Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxvi-arrest-of-mr-merriot) Drives out with Lady Lowestoft to allow Prudence to meet Sir Anthony alone. He is unaware of the arrest but is seen by Prudence, who hopes he will act. ### [XXVII: Violence on the King's High Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxvii-violence-on-the-king-s-high-road) Mentioned as likely to act rashly; John and Prudence worry about his reaction. ### [Exit Miss Merriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxviii-exit-miss-merriot) Sits patiently while his father scolds him for meddling in the plan; accepts his father's instructions to flee to France and return under his rightful name. ### [XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxxi-the-honourable-robin-tremaine) Reveals his true identity to Letty, proposes to her, and later visits Sir Humphrey to ask for her hand in marriage. ### [Journey's End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/chapters/xxxii-journey-s-end) Travels to Dartrey to bring Prudence to Barham Court; reflects on his father's machinations and his own upcoming marriage to Letty. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters/robin_tremaine - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_masqueraders_se/characters