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*AMHERST, Baron (William Pitt Amherst, 1773-1857)

Created Earl Amherst of Arakan, 1826.

THE GRAND SOPHY

After Lord Ombersley mentions that Sir Horace travels all over and will next be going off to China, Sophy says, “Lord Amherst went there in February”.

*ANGOULEME

THE GRAND SOPHY

In chapter 1, Sir Horace refers to being busy with Angouleme and “all that set”.

*BERESFORD, Marshal William Carr

THE GRAND SOPHY

The trainer of the Portuguese Cacadores who were valuable in the Peninsular campaign and leader of the combined British and Portuguese forces.

Mentioned by Sophy as being unpopular since he has no tact and does not know how to be conciliating.

*BRIDGE

THE GRAND SOPHY

A jeweler with Rundell and Bridge; he waits on Sophy when she pawns her diamond earrings to pay Hubert’s debt.

*BRUMMELL, George Bryan (1778-1840)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sophy mentions his name while driving her phaeton to St. James’ Street expressing a wish to see the Bow Window and all the dandies who sat there.

*BURRELL, Mrs. Drummond

THE GRAND SOPHY

A Patroness of Almacks.

*BYRON, Lord George Gordon Noel, the Sixth Baron Byron. (1788-1824)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned a few times not only in comparison to Augustus Fawnhope’s own beauty and poetry, but also with

regard to his marital affairs.

*CARY

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Eugenia Wraxton with reference to his translation of Dante.

*CENULPH, King

THE GRAND SOPHY

King of Wessex; mentioned by Eugenia Wraxton in referring to his murder at the priory at Merton.

*CERVANTES

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by the Marquesa de Villacanas in response to Eugenia Wraxton’s assertion that she was an admirer of Don Quixote.

*COWPER, William (1731-1800)

THE GRAND SOPHY

At Merton while visiting the Marquesa de Villacanas, Eugenia Wraxton mentions his name to Augustus Fawnhope in order to divert Augustus Fawnhope’s attention from Cecila to herself as a chaperone might do.

*ESPINEL

THE GRAND SOPHY

At Merton mentioned by the Marquesa de Villacanas as a Spanish author.

*ESTERHAZY, Princess

THE GRAND SOPHY

A Patroness of Almacks

She is an acquaintance of Sophy and Sir Horace Staunton-Lacy.

*FOX, Charles James (1749-1806)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned in passing.

*GEORGE, “Farmer”

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned with reference to his son the Duke of York who appeared at Sophy’s ball.

*JACKSON, John (1769 1845)

THE GRAND SOPHY

a.k.a. Gentleman Jackson

Former English heavyweight champion (1795 and possibly as late as 1803). Owner of Jackson’s Boxing Saloon at 13 New Bond Street in London.

Mentioned in connection with his boxing establishment.

*JERSEY, Countess of (Sarah Sophia "Sally" née Fane) (1786-1867)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Known to Sir Horace and Sophy Stanton-Lacy.

*JOHN, Don of Austria

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned as the reason for Augustus Fawnhope’s visit to Merton and the Marquesa de Villacanas; he is considering writing a tragedy about Don John and believed the Marquesa might be able to furnish him with insights to Spanish life.

*JOHN, King

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Eugenia Wraxton to display her superior knowledge of history. Referred to his having slept at the priory in Merton.

*KEAN, Edmund (Nov. 4. 1787-May 15, 1833)

THE GRAND SOPHY

In conversation after seeing Kemble perform, Charles Rivenhall asks Cecilia if she thinks Sophy would like to see this actor in a play at Drury Lane.

*LAMB, Lady Caroline (née Ponsonby) (1785-1828)

THE GRAND SOPHY

She is mentioned in the story with regard to poetry, her marriage and scandalous behavior.

*LIEVEN, Madame de(also Countess)

THE GRAND SOPHY

A Patroness of Almacks; she is an ambassador’s wife.

An acquaintance of Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy.

*MONTELBAN

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by the Marquessa de Villacanas as a Spanish author.

*NELSON

THE GRAND SOPHY

Used as an expletive by Augustuts Fawnhope in referring to “romantic Merton” at which point he invites himself to the outing to visit the Marquessa de Villacanas.

*ONSLOW, Tommy

THE GRAND SOPHY

Augustus Fawnhope uses his name in a ditty when he accompanies Sophy in her quest to purchase a phaeton.

*QUEVEDO

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by the Marquessa de Villacanas as a Spanish author.

*SEFTON, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

A Patroness of Almacks.

She is mentioned by Cecilia; when her mother is unwell, Lady Sefton takes Cecilia and Sophy to Almacks.

*SOULT, Marshal Nicolas, Duke of Dalmatia

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Major Quinton with reference to when Sophy “nearly got snapped up by old Soult” in the Pyranees.

*UBERTI

THE GRAND SOPHY

The name is mentioned by Hubert Rivenhall as someone Augustus Fawnhope knows.

*VEGA, Lope de

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by the Marquessa de Villacanas in response to Ausgustus Fawnhope’s comment “El Fenix de Espana”. A Spanish poet.

*WELLINGTON, Duke of (Arthur Wellesley) (1769-1852)

THE GRAND SOPHY

*YORK, Duke of

THE GRAND SOPHY

When Lord Ombersley asks Charles if he is going to the races, Charles realizes that the races were to be run under the patronage of the Duke. Mentioned again later by Lord Ombersley in thinking to invite him to Sophy’s ball.

?*RUFF

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Lord Ombersley that Ruff’s Ride to the Turf was “good enough reading for him”

?*WHINYATES

THE GRAND SOPHY

In chapter five, Sir Vincent likens Sophy to one of Whinyates’ rockets in that “no one knows what you will do next!”

TALGARTH, Colonel Sir Vincent

THE GRAND SOPHY

A.D.C. to the Duke of York. A friend to Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy. On the lookout for an heiress to wed, he has proposed marriage to Sophy several times but mostly out of habit.

He is described as a handsome, dark man with a decided air of fashion and a languid manner. He helps Sophy purchase horses for her phaeton.

Theo

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: RIVENHALL, Theodore

THUNDERER

THE GRAND SOPHY

The name of Charles Rivenhall’s bay horse.

TILLINGHAM, Miss

THE GRAND SOPHY

a.k.a.: Tilly to Sir Horace and Sophy Stanton-Lacy.

Tilly, who died in Vienna a couple of years previous, was Sophy’s governess.

Tilly

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: TILLINGHAM, Miss

TINA

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sophy’s pet dog, an Italian greyhound.

VILLACANAS, Marquessa de

THE GRAND SOPHY

a.k.a.: Sancia

She is described as stupid and indolent like all Spaniards but also pretty and good natured; she is also a wealthy widow. Sir Horace intentions are to wed her upon his return from Brazil but only after Sophy is wed since Sancia has no desire to be her mama and live in the same house as Sophy. She is living in Merton in a villa hired by Sir Horace.

WOLVEY, Captain Lord Francis

THE GRAND SOPHY

A friend of Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy. He is now stationed in England.

WOLVEY, Freddie

THE GRAND SOPHY

A brother to Lord Francis and a friend of Charles Rivenhall; they met while both attended Oxford. Freddie had indicated to Lord Francis that he never knew an amateur with a more punishing right.

WRAXTON, Alfred

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Brinklaw

Mother: Lady Brinklaw

Brother: Lord Orsett

Sister: Eugenia Wraxton

Louisa

The younger brother of Eugenia. He is described as pallid with a receding chin, a loose, wet mouth and knowing look in his eyes.

WRAXTON, Eugenia

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Brinklaw

Mother: Lady Brinklaw

Brother: Lord Orsett

Alfred Wraxton

Sister: Louisa

She is betrothed to Charles Rivenhall. Eugenia is described as grave, tall and elegant, a good-looking girl if a trifle colorless. Presently she is in mourning for an aunt and unable to wed until the requisite time has elapsed. Since she is to be married to Charles, Eugenia feels that with her superior knowledge of propriety, she should guide the Rixenhall children as well as Sophy. She feels it is a duty to lessen the burdens of Lady Ombersley. Eugenia was reared in the strictest propriety, and had never taken any undesirably romantic notions into her head. When Amabel is ill, Eugenia refuses to expose her person to the danger of infection.

WYCHBOLD, Cyprian

THE GRAND SOPHY

A friend to Charles and member of the Four-Horse Club; he does not feel that the match between Charles and Eugenia is a good one, but since it has been announced nothing can be done. He helps Sophy in her later endeavors by asking Charles why he saw Sophy leaving town accompanied by Lord Charlbury.

HARPENDEN

THE GRAND SOPHY

A school friend of Hubert Rivenhall. He lives close to Newmarket, important in that Hubert visits him and ends up losing a large amount of money at the races in Newmarket.

JACKO

THE GRAND SOPHY

The monkey which Sophy brought with her for the younger Rivenhall children.

JAMES

THE GRAND SOPHY

Married to Maria Rivenhall; he is described by Cecilia Rivenhall as thinking of nothing but hunting, and when they do not have company in the evening, he goes to sleep and snores!

Juno

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: STANTON-LACY, Sophia

Sir Vincent Talgarth refers to Sophy as enchanting Juno.

Lizzie

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: OMBERSLEY, Lady

LOUISA, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

Eugenia Wraxton’s elder sister who lives in Kent and whom she visits after being embarrassed by her ride down St. James’ Street in Sophy’s phaeton.

LUDSTOCK, Mrs.

THE GRAND SOPHY

She is the housekeeper for the Ombersley household at Berkeley Square.

LUTTERWORTH

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Sir Horace in connection with Augustus Fawnhope’s being one of Lutterworth’s brood.

LUTTERWORTH, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mother to Augustus Fawnhope. Mentioned by Lady Ombersley as having paid for the publishing of her son’s poems.

MANNINGTREE

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sophy purchases his match bays from Manningtree, who has found himself quite done up and is selling off all his cattle.

MATHILDA, Cousin

THE GRAND SOPHY

Deceased cousin to Lady Ombersley; she helped with Maria’s come-out a couple of years earlier.

Matty

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: CLAVERING, Mathilda

MAXSTOKE

THE GRAND SOPHY

Eugenia Wraxton’s previous hope for marriage in her first season.

MERIDEN

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy’s lawyer.

MORO, El

THE GRAND SOPHY

A guerrilleros and dreadful rogue; he is mentioned by Sophy in comparison to her dealings with Mr. Goldhanger.

OMBERSLEY, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

(née: Elizabeth Stanton-Lacy)

Familial Nickname: Lizzie to her brother Sir Horace a.k.a.: Elizabeth Rivenhall

Spouse: Lord Ombersley

Sons: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Daughters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Brother: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Niece: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

Lady Ombersley is the 40 year old younger sister of Sir Horace Stanton-lacy; as Sophy’s aunt, she is requested by Sir Horace to take care of Sophy while he is in Brazil. She is described as being of indifferent health and a compliant disposition. She has been married for 27 years.

OMBERSLEY, Lord

THE GRAND SOPHY

a.k.a.: Bernard Rivenhall

Spouse: Lady Ombersley

Sons: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Daughters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Brother-in-law: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Niece: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

He is described as having a happy disposition. He has caused the family to go into debt through his gambling and poor business economies. He is basically a pensioner of his son’s, but it does not particularly bother him since he is able to ignore the financial concerns he is in large part responsible for; he goes through life avoiding unpleasantness and contention. When Charles withdraws his opposition to the suit between Cecilia and Augustus Fawnhope, Sophy convinces Lord Ombersley to remain firm in his oppposition.

ORSETT, Lord

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Brinklaw

Mother: Lady Brinklaw

Brother: Alfred Wraxton

Sister: Eugenia Wraxton

Sister: Louisa

The elder brother of Eugenia Wraxton.

PEBWORTH, Mrs.

THE GRAND SOPHY

She is hired by Dr. Baillie as a nurse for Amabel; she is described as a voluminous female with a watery eye. Within twelve hours of her arrival, Mrs. Pebworth is fired by Sophy because of her drinking habits and inattention to the patient.

PEPITA

THE GRAND SOPHY

The maid of the Marquesa de Villacanas’.

POTTON, John

THE GRAND SOPHY

Middle aged. Groom, courier, general factotum! He has looked after Sophy since she was a baby.

QUINTON, Major Titus

THE GRAND SOPHY

A friend to Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy. They were acquaintances on the continent. He is on furlough in England.

RADNOR

THE GRAND SOPHY

A groomsman to Lady Ombersley.

RATFORD, General

THE GRAND SOPHY

A friend of Lady Ombersley; mentioned as being one of the little theater party hosted by Lord Charlbury.

RICHMOND, Duchess of

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned in passing by Sophy when she re-introduces herself to Augstus Fawnhope; it was at her ball in Brussels that they became acquainted.

RIVENHALL, Amabel

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

She is the youngest daughter( age 10) of Lord and Lady Ombersley; she is described as stout; she becomes seriously ill Sophy fires her nurse because of and takes care of her.

RIVENHALL, Bernard

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: OMBERSLEY, Lord

RIVENHALL, Cecilia

THE GRAND SOPHY

Familial Nickname: Cecy (to Sophy)

Cilly

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Cousin: Sophia Stanton-Lacy

She is 19 years old and has developed an ill-advised tendre for Augustus Fawnhope. The family hope is that she will marry Lord Charlbury. She is described as pretty with a shy disposition. During Amabel’s illness, Lord Charlbury visited frequently; Cecilia realizes that after Charles withdraws his opposition to Augustus Fawnhope’s suit, she made a mistake and hoped for a reanimation of Lord Charlbury’s affections. She resigns herself to marriage with Fawnhope.

RIVENHALL, Charles

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Cousin: Sophia Stanton-Lacy

The oldest son (age 26) of Lord and Lady Ombersley; he is

betrothed to Eugenia Wraxton. His deceased Uncle Matthew Rivenhall left his entire fortune to him. His parents and siblings are dependent upon him; he has a tight financial rein on the household in an attempt to get the estate out of debt because of Lord Ombersley’s gambling and inability to run the estate properly. He has been given the authority to administer the estate by Lord Ombersley in exchange for meeting the financial needs of the family. He is tall, powerfully built with a harsh featured countenance and reserved. Sophy has influenced him into taking a look at himself and his relationship with his brothers and sisters. He begins to appreciate Sophy openly when she does not betray Hubert’s confidence to her, as Eugenia Wraxton indicated she would have.

RIVENHALL, Clara (deceased)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Ombersley; Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Cousin: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

She died of a fever in her infancy and is brought back to Lady Ombersley’s mind when Amabel becomes so ill.

RIVENHALL, Elizabeth

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: OMBERSLEY, Lady

RIVENHALL, Gertrude

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Cousin: Sophia Stanton-Lacy

She is 12 years old; she comments that Eugenia Wraxton does not like Jacko the monkey because he was a gift from Sophy.

RIVENHALL, Hubert

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Cousin: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

Hubert attends Oxford. He has gotten into financial difficulties through betting and in an attempt to extricate himself has borrowed money from an unscrupulous money-lender; to secure the loan Hubert pledges a family ring. Sophy pays off his debt and retrieves his ring; she also is instrumental in getting Hubert to approach his brother Charles with his problems and develop a better relationship with him.

RIVENHALL, Matthew

THE GRAND SOPHY

Nephew: Lord Ombersley

Niece: Lady Ombersley

Great Nephews: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Great Nieces: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

He is now deceased. He was the uncle of Lord Ombersley, and left his entire fortune to Charles Rivenhall. He made his fortune in India.

RIVENHALL, Selina

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Cousin: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

Selina is 16 years old; she looks up to Cecilia and supports the decision to have a big ball for Sophy.

RIVENHALL,Theodore

THE GRAND SOPHY

Familial Nickname: Theo

Father: Lord Ombersley

Mother: Lady Ombersley

Brothers: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Sisters: Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

Uncle: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Great Uncle: Matthew Rivenhall (deceased)

Cousin: Sophy Stanton-Lacy

Theo is the youngest son of Lord and Lady Ombersley and attends Eton.

SALAMANCA

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sophy’s horse; it is a Spanish breed, black and Mameluke trained.

Sancia

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: VILLACANAS, Marquesa de

SCOVELL, Mrs.

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sophy stayed with Mrs. Scovell during her stay at Frenada.

Sophy

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: STANTON-LACY, Sophia

STANTON-LACY, Marianne (deceased)

THE GRAND SOPHY

Wife of Sir Horace and mother to Sophy.

STANTON-LACY, Sir Horace

THE GRAND SOPHY

Familial Nickname: Sir Horace to his daughter Sophy

Spouse: Marianne (deceased)

Daughter: Sophia

Sister: Lady Ombersley

Brother-in-law: Lord Ombersley

Nephews: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Nieces: Maria

Clara Rivenhall(deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Amabel Rivenhall

The Father of Sophy, Sir Horace is 45 years old and a diplomat for the English government. He is described as being well above six feet tall, handsome and having brown hair. A widower for 15 years, he requires his sister’s help to watch over Sophy and hopefully find a husband for her while he is in Brazil. Sir Horace has also made housing arrangements at his estate in Merton for the Marquessa de Villacanas whom he intends to wed upon his return from Brazil.

STANTON-LACY, Sophia

THE GRAND SOPHY

Familial Nickname: Sophy

a.k.a.: Juno

Father: Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy

Mother: Marianne Stanton-Lacy (deceased)

Aunts: Lady Ombersley (Aunt Elizabeth)

Uncle: Lord Ombersley

Cousins: Charles Rivenhall

Hubert Rivenhall

Theodore Rivenhall

Maria

Clara Rivenhall (deceased)

Cecilia Rivenhall

Selina Rivenhall

Gertrude Rivenhall

Sophy is 20 years old with gray eyes and brown hair. She is 5’9

She is not described as beautiful, but rather as someone you would not forget. Sophy has a tendency to to manipulate people and situations, not in a cruel or unthinking manner, but rather for the good of all involved.

STORRIDGE, Jane

THE GRAND SOPHY

Present maid to Sophy and former maid to Sophy’s mother; she was also Sophy’s nurse.

STUART, Sir Charles

THE GRAND SOPHY

As ambassador, he employed Augustus Fawnhope as his secretary while in Belgium.

ADDERBURY, Miss

The Grand Sophy

a.k.a.: Addy to the Rivenhall family

She is described as a little gray mouse of a woman hired 20 years before to take charge of the Rivenhall children when they were deemed old enough to leave their nurse. Currently, Miss Adderbury has three charges: Selina, Gertrude and Amabel. She is the daughter of a clergyman.

Addy

The Grand Sophy

See: ADDERBURY, Miss

BADSEY

THE GRAND SOPHY

A young man who has just begun taking some control of estate management for the Ombersley estate; Charles mentions him after Hubert reveals his gambling losses.

BAILLIE, Doctor

THE GRAND SOPHY

The physician to the Ombersley household; he is called in when Amabel becomes ill.

BOLTON

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Cyprian Wychbold in conversation with Sophy and Lord Charlbury with reference to Bolton’s toss from his horse into the Serpentine as compared to Charlbury’s mumps.

BRINKLOW, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

Spouse: Lord Brinklaw

Sons: Lord Orsett

Alfred Wraxton

Daughters: Eugenia Wraxton

Louisa

She is described as a stern moralist and despite her aversion to Lord and Lady Ombersley and their family believes Eugenia has a duty to marry Charles Rivenhall with the hopes of detaching him from his family.

BRINKLOW, Lord

THE GRAND SOPHY

Spouse: Lady Brinklaw

Sons: Lord Orsett

Alfred Wraxton

Daughters: Eugenia Wraxton

Louisa

He does not approve of Lord Ombersley but had no objection to Charles Rivenhall’s fortune and therefore approved his offer of marriage to Eugenia.

BROMFORD, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

Son: Lord Henry Bromford

According to Eugenia Wraxton, Lady Bromford believes that Sophy would not make a suitable wife for Lord Bromford.

BROMFORD, Lord Henry

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mother: Lady Bromford

A Baron who has formed a tendre for Sophy; he is a man of delicate constitution, prone to all manner of illnesses. He is impervious to snubs and attempts to be in Sophy’s company whenever possible. Told by Eugenia Wraxton at Sophy’s ball that he had an informed mind. Later, in a conversation with Charles Eugenia describes Lord Bromford as an excellent man with a good understanding and such sobriety of judgment to have a beneficial effect on any female. When Amabel Rivenhall is ill, he refuses to visit the household for fear of infection.

BRUNS, Le

THE GRAND SOPHY

Sir Vincent mentions that Sophy stayed with this Belgian family and arranged their affairs.

CASTLEREAGH, Lady

THE GRAND SOPHY

A Patroness of Almacks and known to Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy.

Cecy

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: RIVENHALL, Cecilia

Nickname given to Cecilia Rivenhall by Sophy.

CHARLBURY, Lord Everard

THE GRAND SOPHY

The 30 year old lord hopes to marry Cecilia Rivenhall. He has the misfortune of having the mumps when he should have been courting her. He allows himself to be part of Sophy’s scheme to not only win Cecilia’s heart but to aid Sophy in her romantic quest as well by supposedly eloping with her. He is described as having a pleasing countenance and humorous gray eyes. When Amabel is ill, he visits the Ombersley household and comforts as he can.

Cilly

THE GRAND SOPHY

See: RIVENHALL, Cecilia

Nursery nickname for Cecilia Rivenhall.

CLARA, Aunt

THE GRAND SOPHY

Deceased two years, she was the aunt of Sophy; she lived at Lacy Manor, an estate of Sir Horace Staunton-Lacy.

CLAVERING

THE GRAND SOPHY

He is a retainee of Sir Horace; he is described as having grizzled locks and a bent back; along with his wife, he is the caretaker of Lacy Manor.

CLAVERING, Mathilda

THE GRAND SOPHY

Nickname: Matty

The wife of Clavering, she is the stout housekeeper at Lacy Manor.

CLEMENTINA

THE GRAND SOPHY

Clementina is a niece to Mrs. Clavering; with the influx of guests at Lacy Manor, she has come to assist her aunt in the housecleaning and cooking.

COATES, Romeo

THE GRAND SOPHY

His name was mentioned by Hubert Rivenhall in conversation with Sophy about the ring he pledged to Goldhanger.

COPENHAGEN

THE GRAND SOPHY

The Duke of Wellington’s horse.

DASSETT

THE GRAND SOPHY

Butler to the Ombersley/Rivenhall household at Berkeley Square.

DEBENHAM, Colonel

THE GRAND SOPHY

A soldier and friend to Sophy and Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy.

DORCAS

THE GRAND SOPHY

Eugenia Wraxton’s mount.

ECKINGTON

THE GRAND SOPHY

Lord Ombersley’s estate agent. Mentioned by Charles after Hubert revealed his gambling losses; Charles wished to know if Hubert had a head for business since Eckington was of little use, but felt obliged to keep him since he had been with the family so long.

FAWNHOPE, Augustus

THE GRAND SOPHY

Father: Lord Lutterworth

Mother: Lady Lutterworth

Youngest son of Lord and Lady Lutterworth; he is described as a poor, beautiful poet with guinea gold locks and blue eyes. Cecilia has developed a tendre for him. He is presently unemployed, but was secretary to Sir Charles Stuart in Belgium. He is so preoccupied with his aspirations to become a major poet that he pays little attention to anything else. When Amabel Rivenhall becomes ill, he wrote a poem on a sick child, which Cecilia did not appreciate.

FRISTON, Miss

THE GRAND SOPHY

Mentioned by Lady Ombersley as a dear friend of Cecilia’s; she has recently married and moved to the Midlands; it is therefore hoped that the appearance of Sophy will be some comfort to Cecilia.

GASTON

THE GRAND SOPHY

French major domo employed by the Marquesa de Villacanas. He is the chef when Lady Ombersley, Charles, Hubert and Cecilia Rivenhall, August Fawnhope, Sophy, Sir Vincent and Eugenia Wraxton visit the Marquesa at Merton.

GILMORTON, Bob

THE GRAND SOPHY

A school friend of Hubert Rivenhall; he has advised Hubert that a particular horse cannot lose, but after Hubert bets on this horse, it does not even place.

GOLDHANGER

THE GRAND SOPHY

An unscrupulous money-lender from whom Hubert borrows; he is described as thin and swarthy with greasy curls. Hubert pledges a family ring to secure the loan; Sophy pays off the debt and retrieves the ring from him.