A member of the "old money" elite, Viscount Campbell derived his wealth from generations of aristocracy. He was fiercely against the Jones family, labeled as the "Nouveau Riche" or New Money, entering high society through their own earnings. This disdain became evident at a party when he shook Mr. Jones's hand but immediately discarded the glove he had worn as soon as Mr. Jones was out of sight. The underlying issue with the Jones family's wealth was subtly underscored by other guests' comments, suggesting that they could only afford to serve oysters at their gatherings.
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Characters
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Jones William
Main
The male protagonist of the story. He is the eldest son of the "House of Jones." a very wealthy merchant middle class family that is attempting to rise into the gentry. As his fathers heir, he is under tremendous stress to not only take over the family bu...
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Adèle
Supporting
A cool and dark-haired beauty, Adle is the head maid of the Molders household. She is a member of the staff retained from the original household in Germany. Though quick to bring the rest of the staff into line, Adle is also quick to appre...
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Atawari Hakim
Supporting
William Jones' best friend, who is a prince from India, and acts as a foil for William. He and William both attended Eton College. Somewhat of a womanizer, Hakim's straightforwardness and outgoingness is a clear departure from William's reservedness and d...
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Campbell Eleanor
Supporting
The young daughter of a viscount who falls in love with William. Her feelings for William are often reinforced by misunderstandings from Williams courtesy and accommodation. Though her family is of the peerage, her familys financial situation is deteriora...
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Campbell Viscount
Supporting
A member of the "old money" rich people, whose wealth stemmed from aristocracy before them, Viscount Campbell was vehemently opposed to the Jones family, considered to be the "Nuveau Rich" or New Money, getting into high society by earning the money. This...
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Hans
Supporting
A High Temperature Trooper (HTT) who is indebted to the secret organization "Silver Wheel". As an HT Trooper, he and his fellow soldier were given a flame thrower and a protective suit. The suit, however, did not protect against the flames, a fact the Kau...
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Jones Arthur
Supporting
Arthur is the younger brother of William Jones. He is about to graduate from Eton. Arthur is practical, somewhat grumpy, and objects sternly to Williams relationship with Emma. He also hints that he has to work since William will inherit the family estate...
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Jones Aurelia
Supporting
Williams mother. Not being able to adjust to the formalities of an aristocratic life in London, she now lives by herself in a mansion on the countryside.Also known by the name Trollope for no apparent or explained reason....