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| Dr. Rose Hannah Munro: Also known as: Rose, Miss Rose, Dr. Rose, Miss Munro. Distinguished by her red hair. Does not use her medical title socially (partly to avoid confusion with her father). In her mid-twenties; grew up in London with her father, spending the summers with her mother in New York. Studied medicine primarily in London, with some time spent in New York and Edinburgh. Intended to practice medicine professionally, perhaps in India, despite the "unsuitability" of this profession for women. Is not currently practicing. First appears: 1:1. Dr. Zephaniah West: Also known as: West. Would prefer you forgot his first name entirely. Age uncertain, perhaps in his thirties. Distinguished by constant scars, bruises, and mild injuries. Grew up near Mombai, India; father died under mysterious circumstances in Egypt after years of traveling with his son, who then got his medical degree in Germany. Was engaged; ended tragically. First appears: 1:1. Dr. Walter Munro: Rose Hannah's father.Contrary to what early readers inferred from a workshop version, Dr. Munro is a (retired) medical doctor; his degree is unrelated to his fondness for inventing. Never understood why his young, unusually independent wife Josephine wanted to live apart, but as their marriage was hasty and she left their young daughter primarily in his care, he contented himself with doting on Rose Hannah. First appears: 1:1. Dr. Josephine Murray: Rose Hannah's mother. Lived in New York separated amicably, on her own insistence, from her husband, whose surname she did not take. Suffragist who married her medical school mentor but decided that marriage did not suit her and moved home to provide medical care and (more controversiall) contraceptives to a wide variety of women. Died when Rose Hannah, whom she wanted to follow in her footsteps, was fifteen. (1:1) Jessamine Bridge: Aunt Jessamine (n�e Murray), Rose Hannah's maternal aunt. Still living in New York. Rose Hannah spent a year in the States with her maternal relatives after finishing medical school. First appears: (1:1) Camilla Kirke: N�e Thompson. Widow of theater manager Stafford Kirke. Will only admit to being in her late thirties. Former actress, current adventuress and jewel collector. First appears: 1:2. Caspar Osborne: Rose Hannah's former fianc�; made his fortune in the manufacture of motorcars in New York. She refuses to answer his letters for reasons that are not yet clear to her friends and family in London. First appears: 1:1. The Munro household (see 1:1) Nell (Helen) Wilkins: Rose Hannah's lady's maid/companion (a servant in charge of more genteel duties than the other maids, such as dressing the lady of the house, etc.); orphaned at fourteen and taken in by Dr. Munro; sees herself as "lady-in-waiting to a great queen." Fiercely devoted; distinguished by a "towering chignon" of dark hair. Jealous/disapproving of Mrs. Kirke. (1:1, 1:3., 2.1, 2:4) Mr. and Mrs. Parkes: The married couple who run Munro House as butler and housekeeper, respectively. Mary Ann: Housemaid. Jane: Housemaid. James and Thomas: Footmen--and, like many, a matched set. The engagement ball Pansy Radcliffe: One of Rose Hannah's best friends; engaged to be married. Has mysterious health problems that are worse than she will admit. (1:1, 2:1, 2:2 ) Prudence Radcliffe: Pansy's hypochondriacal, widowed mother. Insists on consulting only Rose Hannah for medical advice. Loathes Camilla Kirke for reasons that are not yet clear. (1:4., 2:1) Randolph Sheridan: Pansy's devoted fianc�. (2:1, 2:2, 2:3) Mrs. Sheridan: Likes Rose Hannah; Randolph's family is said to be "much calmer" in comparison to Pansy's. Helps Mrs. Morland cart off Amelia. (2:2, 2:3) Adele Sheridan: Randolph's younger sister; age not specifically given, but in late teens. (2:2) Kate Buckley: Newly-married friend of Rose Hannah; husband is John. (2:2) Amelia Sharpe: Catty young socialite. Came out the summer before and is only seventeen; rich and unpleasant. Georgiana is "in her thrall"; likes to order Georgiana's older brother Louis around. Awful flirt who makes an indiscreet play for Randolph Sheridan. (2:2, 2:3) Georgiana Browne: Shy young girl; Rose Hannah thinks well of her despite her association with Amelia. Older brother is Louis. (2:2) Louis Browne: Older brother of Georgiana. Infatuated with Rose Hannah, perhaps for a longer period of time than she has suspected. (2:2, 2:3) Gertrude Mortmain: Formidable society matron; like "a walking bombazine pall." Has a son, George. (2:2) George Mortmain: Son of Gertrude; is his mother's "shadow." (2.2) Catherine Morland: Elder of "the Misses Morland." Mentioned briefly on 1:1. (2:2) Caroline Morland: Younger of "the Misses Morland." Mentioned briefly on 1:1. (2:2) Ned Morland: Good friend of Rose Hannah's; proposed marriage and was turned down. The Morlands seem to hope that Rose Hannah will come around. (2:2, 2:3) Mrs. Morland: Helps Mrs. Sheridan cart off Amelia. (2:2, 2:3) Charlie Reed: Friend and dance partner of Rose Hannah; Nell jokes that rumors will spread after Rose Hannah dances both the galop and the Berlin with him. (2:2) Jamie Reed: Younger brother of Charlie; seen in company of Amelia Sharpe. (2:2) Archie Reed: Younger brother of Charlie; seen in company of Amelia Sharpe. (2:2) Mrs. Reed: Briefly mentioned as one of the society mothers; Kate Buckley missed Rose Hannah at Mrs. Reed's tea. (2.2) Gus (Augustus) Oliver: Friend and dance partner of Rose Hannah's. (2:2) Eveline Oliver: Gus' younger sister. Mentioned in the discussion of the evening papers. (2:2) Leland Pearce: Dances the Scottische with Rose Hannah. (2:2) The Blacks Ham (Hamish) Black: West's driver and right-hand man in London. Makes a living as a cabbie when West is abroad. Bess Black: Ham's affectionate "giantess" of a wife. Nettie Black: The eldest child. Mentioned briefly on 1:3. Jenny Black: The second eldest child. Mentioned briefly on 1:3. . Eli Black: The youngest child. The Ministry Seward: Mysterious acquaintance of West's, who appears to be involved in the government. Dawson: One of Seward's underlings. Brings the telegram relating McCullough's death. (2:1) McCullough: Mysterious agent who perished while carrying a list of Ministry associates. (2.1) Other characters James Beasley: The first Mr. Beasley. Art dealer at the Salon Lyonnaise; twin brother of John. (1:2, 2:4) John Beasley: The second Mr. Beasley. Art dealer at the Salon Lyonnaise; twin brother of James.(2:4) Rachel Carey: Beautiful, mysterious young woman who died in 1851... supposedly. (1:2, 2:4) Dr. Fellowes: Engineer and clubmate of Dr. Munro. (1:2) Mr. Trelawney: Chemist and clubmate of Dr. Munro. (1:2) Mr. Carmichael: First name not given. Young photographer, married to former nursemaid Lucy; Rose Hannah thinks she sees Rachel Carey in a photograph in Carmichael's shop. (2:4) Lady Selverstone: Countess, friend of Camilla's. (2:5) |
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