Cast of Characters
A helpful list of the central players in my novels. Some have large roles while others are only mentioned. Dates and places of residence are for further enlightenment. It does get quite confusing! The beginning timeline of my sequel starts on November 28, 1816 – the day Mr. Darcy marries Elizabeth.
Not all characters appear in the first novel, or even the second. All will play a part eventually, or at least be mentioned, but this is a saga so the characters interact randomly as life progresses.
Admittedly I am inspired by the movie version of the classic novel; therefore the central characters are physically influenced by the actors who played the parts. However, in all cases - some more than others - they are altered to fit my vision, especially as they mature with age.
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Master of Pemberley in Derbyshire: born November 10, 1787; parents- James and Lady Anne Darcy, both deceased; married Elizabeth Bennet on November 28, 1816
Elizabeth Darcy, Mistress of Pemberley: born May 28, 1795; second Bennet daughter
Georgiana Darcy: Mr. Darcy's sister; born September 1799
Dr. George Darcy: Mr. Darcy’s uncle; younger brother to James Darcy
Alexander Darcy: firstborn and heir to Pemberley; born November 27, 1817
Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam: cousin and dear friend to Mr. Darcy; second son of Lord and Lady Matlock; regiment stationed in London
Lord Matlock, the Earl of Matlock: Darcy's Uncle Malcolm, brother to Lady Anne Darcy; ancestral estate is Rivallain in Matlock, Derbyshire
Lady Matlock, the Countess of Matlock: Darcy's Aunt Madeline, wife to Lord Matlock, mother of Jonathan, Richard, and Annabella
Jonathan Fitzwilliam: Heir to the Matlock earldom, eldest Fitzwilliam son; wife is Priscilla
Lady Annabella Montgomery, the Viscountess of Montgomery: youngest Fitzwilliam child, cousin to Darcy and Georgiana, wife to the Viscount of Montgomery
Charles Bingley: longtime friend of Mr. Darcy; initial residence Netherfield near Meryton, Hertfordshire; later residence Hasberry Hall in Derbyshire; married Jane Bennet on November 28, 1816
Jane Bingley: elder sister of Elizabeth and oldest Bennet daughter
Caroline Bingley: youngest sister of Charles Bingley
Thomas and Rose Bennet: Elizabeth’s parents; residence Longbourn in Hertfordshire
Mary Bennet: Elizabeth’s sister; middle Bennet daughter
Katherine (Kitty) Bennet: Elizabeth’s sister; fourth Bennet daughter
Lydia Wickham: Elizabeth’s sister; youngest Bennet daughter; married to George Wickham; residence varies
George Wickham: childhood playmate and current enemy of Mr. Darcy
Edward and Violet Gardiner: uncle and aunt of Elizabeth; residence Cheapside, London
Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Mr. Darcy’s aunt; sister to Lady Anne Darcy; residence Rosings Park in Kent
Anne de Bourgh: daughter of Lady Catherine; Mr. Darcy’s cousin
Stephen Lathrop: Cambridge friend of Mr. Darcy; residence Stonecrest Hall in Leicestershire; wife Amelia; daughter Fiona
Henry Vernor: family friend of the Darcys; residence Sanburl Hall near Lambton, Derbyshire; wife Mary, daughter Bertha, son Gerald
Gerald Vernor: son of Henry Vernor; childhood friend of Mr. Darcy; wife Harriet; sons Stuart and Spencer; residence Sanburl Hall
Albert Hughes: childhood friend of Mr. Darcy; wife Marilyn; son Christopher; residence Rymas Park near Baslow
Rory Sitwell: Derbyshire resident and Cambridge friend of Mr. Darcy; wife Julia; four sons; residence Reniswahl Hall near Stavely
George and Alison Fitzherbert: Derbyshire residents and friends; residence Brashinharm near Baslow
Clifton and Chloe Drury: Derbyshire residents and friends; residence Locknell Hall near Derby
Dr. Raul Penaflor Aleman de Vigo: Spanish associate of Dr. George Darcy; husband to Anne de Bourgh
Joshua Daniels: son and partner of Mr. Darcy’s London solicitor, Mr. Andrew Daniels; husband to Mary Bennet
Lady Warrow: the Marchioness of Warrow; Darcy's great-aunt Beryl; sister to his grandfather, James Darcy Sr.
Sebastian Butler: grandson of Lady Warrow; heir to the Earldom of Essenton
Major General Randall Artois: associate of Colonel Fitzwilliam
Lady Simone Fotherby: widow of the renowned Lord Fotherby; sons Oliver, the Earl of Fotherby, and Harry and Hugh Pomeroy
Charlotte Collins: longtime friend of Elizabeth’s; married to Reverend William Collins; residence Hunsford, rectory of Rosings Park in Kent; daughters Rachel and Leah
Louisa Hurst: married sister of Charles Bingley; husband Arbus Hurst; residence London
Pemberley and Darcy House Staff
Mrs. Reynolds: Pemberley housekeeper
Mr. Taylor: Pemberley butler
Mr. Keith: Mr. Darcy’s steward
Mr. Samuel Oliver: Mr. Darcy’s valet
Miss Marguerite Charbonneau-Oliver: Mrs. Darcy’s ladies' maid
Mrs. Hanford: Nanny to Darcy firstborn
Miss Lisa Hanford: assistant nanny
Mr. Clark: Pemberley head groundskeeper
Mr. Thurber: Pemberley head groomsman
Mrs. Langton: Pemberley cook
Mr. Burr: Pemberley head gamekeeper
Mr. Holmes: Pemberley falconer
Mr. Anders: Pemberley head coachman
Phillips, Watson, Tillson, Georges, Rothchilde: Pemberley footmen
Stan: Clever Pemberley stablehand
Mrs. Smyth: Darcy House housekeeper
Mr. Travers: Darcy House butler
Hobbes, Thomason, Peters: Darcy House footmen
Contributing Players
Andrew Daniels: London solicitor for the Pemberley estate
Reverend Bertram: Rector of Pemberley Chapel
Parsifal: Darcy's stallion
Mrs. Annesley: Georgiana Darcy's companion
Madame du Loire: Lambton modiste
Sir Cole: Derbyshire resident
Marquis of Orman: Derbyshire resident
Duke Grafton: Horse breeding business partner
Mrs. Henderson: Midwife
