# Philip Jettan — The Transformation of Philip Jettan character guide > Philip Jettan in The Transformation of Philip Jettan by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** young Philip, little Philip, Mr. Philip Jettan, Mr. Jettan, A Jettan, Jettan, Philippe, le petit Philippe, M. Philippe Jettan **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-house-of-jettan ## Snapshot A Sussex squire's son who trades his honest country manners for Parisian polish, only to find the disguise may cost him the woman he loves. ## Who they are Philip grows up at Jettan's Pride, content with horses and harvests, until Cleone Charteris makes clear she wants a fashionable gentleman and not a country bumpkin. Stung by her rejection and by the elegant Mr. Bancroft's easy mockery, he vows to remake himself in London and Paris under his uncle's tutelage. His transformation is the engine of the novel: the question is whether the polished Philip can still be the man Cleone actually needs. ## Relationships ### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Sir Thomas Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/sir_thomas_jettan) _family_ Sir Thomas is Philip's uncle, a supportive family member who often mediates between Philip and his father. ### [Mr. Bancroft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/mr_bancroft) _professional_ Mr. Bancroft is Philip's tailor and confidant, helping him navigate fashion and social expectations. ### [Sir Deryk Brenderby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/sir_deryk_brenderby) _rivalry_ Philip and Sir Deryk are romantic rivals for Cleone, leading to conflict and competition. ### [Jennifer Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/jennifer_winton) _friendship_ Jennifer Winton is a friend of Philip and Cleone, part of their social circle. ### [Comte de Saint-Dantin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/comte_de_saint_dantin) _friendship_ The Comte is a French friend and mentor who helps Philip refine his manners and style. ### [Lady Malmerstoke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/lady_malmerstoke) _social_ Lady Malmerstoke is an older socialite who takes an interest in Philip's transformation. ### [De Bergeret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/de_bergeret) _friendship_ De Bergeret is a French acquaintance and fellow traveler in Philip's social circle. ### [James Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/james_winton) _friendship_ James Winton is a friend of Philip, part of the same social set and a confidant. ### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Sir Thomas Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/sir_thomas_jettan) _family_ Sir Thomas is Philip's uncle, a supportive family member who often mediates between Philip and his father. ## In the story ### [I: The House of Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/i-the-house-of-jettan) Introduced as the son of Maurice Jettan, now about twenty-three, tall and handsome but described by his father as 'an unpolished cub' who prefers country life to society. ### [II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/ii-in-which-is-presented-mistress-cleone-charteris) Deeply in love with Cleone but disapproved of for his boorish manners and lack of style; he is disturbed by the news of Bancroft's return. ### [III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iii-mr-bancroft-brings-trouble-into-little-fittledean) Philip is angered by Bancroft's presence and his attentions to Cleone, showing jealousy and suspicion. ### [IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iv-the-trouble-comes-to-a-head) Struggles with jealousy and inadequacy, challenges Bancroft to a duel, and resists his father's advice to change. ### [V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/v-in-which-philip-finds-that-his-uncle-is-more-sympathetic-than-his-father) Returns home angry and hurt after Cleone's rejection and defeat by Bancroft; decides to go to London to transform himself; seeks out his uncle Tom for guidance. ### [VI: The Beginning of the Transformation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/vi-the-beginning-of-the-transformation) Undergoes a physical and social transformation in Paris, learning to dress, fence, and move in high society while maintaining his inner loyalty to Cleone. ### [VII: Mr. Bancroft Comes to Paris and Is Annoyed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/vii-mr-bancroft-comes-to-paris-and-is-annoyed) Now a polished Parisian gentleman, Philip is the darling of the salon, charming Mademoiselle de Chaucheron and others, and coolly handling Bancroft's provocations. ### [VIII: In Which Philip Delivers Himself of a Rondeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/viii-in-which-philip-delivers-himself-of-a-rondeau) Arrives late to Saint-Dantin's party, having spent the day composing a rondeau. He learns of Bancroft's gossip about Cleone and plans to silence him, revealing his intention to marry her. ### [Mr. Bancroft Is Enraged](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/ix-mr-bancroft-is-enraged) Dressed in exquisite grey and pink, Philip deliberately provokes Bancroft over his remarks about Cleone and accepts the ensuing duel challenge. ### [X: In Which a Letter Is Read](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/x-in-which-a-letter-is-read) Is the subject of the letter; he fought a duel with Bancroft's son over a French woman and is now the darling of fashionable Paris. ### [XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xi-philip-astonishes-his-uncle) Returns to London transformed, dressed in Parisian fashion, and plans to test Cleone's love by acting as a fop. ### [Philip Plays a Dangerous Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xii-philip-plays-a-dangerous-game) Now fully transformed into a foppish gentleman, he plays a dangerous game of affectation with Cleone, hiding his true feelings behind a mask of Parisian polish. ### [XIV: The Strange Behaviour of Mistress Cleone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xiv-the-strange-behaviour-of-mistress-cleone) Discusses Cleone's changed behavior with his father; admits he still cares for her greatly. ### [XV: Lady Malmerstoke on Husbands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xv-lady-malmerstoke-on-husbands) Accompanies Lady Malmerstoke, flirts with Jennifer, and is the subject of Cleone's jealousy. ### [XVI: Mistress Cleone Finds There Is No Safety in Numbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvi-mistress-cleone-finds-there-is-no-safety-in-numbers) Proposes to Cleone but is rejected; seeks advice from Lady Malmerstoke. ### [XVII: Mistress Cleone at Her Wits’ End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvii-mistress-cleone-at-her-wits-end) Bursts into breakfast frantic over Cleone's double betrothal; later learns the full story from his father and resolves to intervene. ### [XVIII: Philip Takes Charge of the Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xviii-philip-takes-charge-of-the-situation) Takes charge by dueling Brenderby and negotiating with Winton to secure Cleone's hand. ### [XIX: Philip Justifies His Chin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xix-philip-justifies-his-chin) Visits Cleone, releases her from her engagement, and reconciles with her, showing his masterful yet tender nature. ### [XX: Mademoiselle de Chaucheron Rings Down the Curtain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xx-mademoiselle-de-chaucheron-rings-down-the-curtain) Makes a dramatic entrance at the ball in white, presenting his wife to Parisian society. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters