Aymer Malet

Violet Waldron

Aymer Malet is deeply entangled with Violet Waldron, likely as a suitor or lover, given the intense frequency of their interactions.

Fulk Lechester

Aymer Malet and Fulk Lechester are antagonists, possibly competing for power or Violet's affection.

Theodore Marese

Aymer and Theodore are direct romantic rivals for Violet, leading to frequent conflict.

Arthur Sibbold Waldron

Arthur disapproves of Aymer's involvement with Violet, creating a tense dynamic.

Mr. Broughton

Aymer and Mr. Broughton clash over Violet's future or secrets, possibly as manipulator versus protector.

Fulk Lechester

Aymer Malet and Fulk Lechester are antagonists, possibly competing for power or Violet's affection.

Theodore Marese

Aymer and Theodore are direct romantic rivals for Violet, leading to frequent conflict.

Fulk Lechester

Aymer Malet and Fulk Lechester are antagonists, possibly competing for power or Violet's affection.

Violet Waldron

Aymer Malet is deeply entangled with Violet Waldron, likely as a suitor or lover, given the intense frequency of their interactions.

Violet Waldron

Aymer Malet is deeply entangled with Violet Waldron, likely as a suitor or lover, given the intense frequency of their interactions.

Arthur Sibbold Waldron

Arthur disapproves of Aymer's involvement with Violet, creating a tense dynamic.

Theodore Marese

Aymer and Theodore are direct romantic rivals for Violet, leading to frequent conflict.

Book II: Persons

Introduced as a poor relation whose fortunes are tied to the Waldron estate.

I

A poor, self-taught genius from World's End who poaches to buy books, travels to Florence to see the Venus de Medici, and later meets Violet.

II

Deeply in love with Violet, struggles with poverty, sells possessions to buy her a gift, and finally kisses her.

III

Deepens his relationship with Violet, receives Waldron's blessing and proposal of marriage, and struggles with feelings of unworthiness.

IV

The groom, overjoyed at the prospect of marrying Violet and revisiting Florence; receives anonymous money and has his first successes as an artist and writer.

V

The groom, dressed handsomely for the wedding, supports Violet after she faints.

VI

Supports Violet, accompanying her to the Shepherd's Bush and helping her home.

VII

Visits Violet daily; engages a lawyer to defend Jenkins at her request.

How suddenly the leaves go in the autumn!

Devastated by the interrupted marriage and loss of fortune. He grasps at the vicar's suggestion of a special licence but dares not press Violet. He is helpless to support her and feels the return of old sneers at Wick Farm.

IX

Struggles with loneliness and despair after Violet's departure. He receives a letter from Mr. Broughton offering a clerkship and accepts the position.

Chapter X

Works at Broughton's office, discovers the old advertisement, assists in Jenkins's trial, and grows disillusioned with the law.

XI

Works at Broughton's office, becomes disillusioned with appearances, visits Violet, and prepares to accompany Broughton to Stirmingham.

The Ship of the Dead

Receives and reads Baskelette's letter detailing the Lucca disaster and salvage claims.

XIII

Receives and is struck by Anthony Baskelette's letter about the Lucca disaster; sends an extract to Violet.

XIV

Serves as clerk to Mr. Broughton, observing the chaotic proceedings from the stage. He is tempted by a book of unclaimed estates but puts it down to save his shilling for Violet.

Chapter XV

Sent by Broughton's committee to observe the mob's temper; horrified by the city's sin and crime; writes to Violet expressing dread.

Book III: Results

Aymer begins work at Broughton's office, indicating a shift in his professional life.

I

Violet's beloved; mentioned as meeting Marese daily and as the subject of Violet's letters to Agnes.

II

Visits Violet at The Towers; listens to her fears about Lady Agnes's sanity but is unable to offer a solution. Returns reluctantly to his work with Broughton.

V

Leaves Broughton, goes to London, publishes his book at his own cost, and descends into poverty.

VI

Discovers Violet's inheritance, sells his coat, secures a publishing commission, and writes letters about her claim.

VII

Sends letters to Violet announcing his success and his accusations against Marese Baskette; his claims cause a rift between Violet and Agnes.

VIII

Accuses Marese of murder; accepts Theodore's job offer and travels to Stirmingham; shows signs of poisoning.

The Approaching Nuptials

Mentioned as being in safe keeping, along with Violet, under Theodore's watch, posing no immediate threat to Marese's plans.

X

Awakens in the asylum, realizes he has been drugged and imprisoned, and struggles to maintain his sanity and freedom.

The Hole in the Wall

Communicates with Fulk through the hole, learns of Theodore's plot, and prepares to escape.

Chapter XII

Aymer is absent from the chapter but is the subject of Violet's concern. He is supposed to meet Fulk at The Place but does not appear; his name appears in the newspaper as an escapee from the asylum.

XIII

Arrested and accused of involvement in Lady Lechester's disappearance; he is handcuffed and held as a dangerous lunatic, but Mr. Broughton agrees to defend him.

XIV

Arrested and examined; in his cell discovers the crucial Bible inscription; released on bail and marries Violet.