Cleone Charteris

Philip Jettan

Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union.

Sir Deryk Brenderby

Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip.

Mr. Bancroft

Cleone interacts with Mr. Bancroft as a customer and as a source of information about Philip.

James Winton

James Winton is a friend and confidant of Cleone, often involved in social affairs.

Jennifer Winton

Cleone and Jennifer are close friends who share secrets and support each other.

Lady Malmerstoke

Cleone and Lady Malmerstoke are acquaintances in high society, often at the same events.

Philip Jettan

Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union.

Philip Jettan

Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union.

Sir Deryk Brenderby

Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip.

Jennifer Winton

Cleone and Jennifer are close friends who share secrets and support each other.

Mr. Bancroft

Cleone interacts with Mr. Bancroft as a customer and as a source of information about Philip.

James Winton

James Winton is a friend and confidant of Cleone, often involved in social affairs.

II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris

Introduced as the lovely, coquettish daughter of Mr. Charteris, who enjoys playing suitors against each other and is critical of Philip's unfashionable appearance.

III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean

Cleone enjoys Bancroft's flattery and is complicit in Sir Maurice's plan to make Philip jealous.

IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head

Enjoys Bancroft's attention but is conflicted; she wants Philip to be more polished and sociable.

V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father

Rejects Philip as he is, desiring a more polished beau; Philip is hurt by her fickleness but still loves her.

VI: The Beginning of the Transformation

Referenced as the lady at home to whom Philip's affections remain true, despite his new social life.

VIII: In Which Philip Delivers Himself of a Rondeau

Mentioned in Bancroft's gossip as the lady with blue eyes. Philip declares he hopes to make her his wife.

X: In Which a Letter Is Read

Sits at Sir Maurice's knee, sighs, and is distressed by the news of Philip's duel and his supposed involvement with a French woman.

XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle

Mentioned as being in London with Lady Malmerstoke, courted and furious with Philip over rumors of a duel.

Philip Plays a Dangerous Game

Stunned and hurt by Philip's transformation, she oscillates between indignation and confusion, trying to penetrate his new persona.

XIV: The Strange Behaviour of Mistress Cleone

Behaves flirtatiously with Philip and other men; denies any interest in Philip but is confronted by Lady Malmerstoke.

XV: Lady Malmerstoke on Husbands

Jealous and conflicted over Philip's attentions to Jennifer and Ann Nutley; flirts with Sir Deryk; denies wanting to marry Philip.

XVI: Mistress Cleone Finds There Is No Safety in Numbers

Jealous of Philip's attentions to other women; rejects his proposal out of pride and hurt.

XVII: Mistress Cleone at Her Wits’ End

Confesses to Sir Maurice that she is betrothed to both Brenderby and Winton after a series of foolish actions at the ball; is distraught and begs not to involve Philip.

XVIII: Philip Takes Charge of the Situation

Referenced as the object of the duel and the marriage plans; not present in the chapter.

XIX: Philip Justifies His Chin

Initially refuses to see Philip, but eventually breaks down and reconciles with him, revealing her locket with his hair.

XX: Mademoiselle de Chaucheron Rings Down the Curtain

Nervous about her first Parisian ball, dressed by Philip, and delighted with her new life.