Rakehell Six and their spouses.
Lord Daniel Augustus Harrington.Marquess Blackwood. Daniel died when he was twenty-seven. He has brown hair and ice-blue eyes. He’s six foot three and lean-hipped and broad-shouldered and wide-chested. Daniel forgives his murderers and, in doing so, saves Sabine and sacrifices himself to achieve that goal. He’s stubborn and fierce and loves Sabine with everything he has. Daniel is sent back to finish his destiny, which was ripped from him. He is a member of the Rakehell Six.
Lady Sabine Harrington. Sabine was down on her luck and broke when she was given a chance to inherit Oakwood Manor. She’s as stubborn as Daniel and refuses to leave. After Daniels sacrifices himself, Sabine learns she is pregnant and swears that her child will be raised in Oakwood. Sabine is shocked to learn that she holds the feudal rights to Blackwood Village. Her first child is Henry and Daniel’s heir. Sabine marries Daniel when he returns.
St John Courtenay, Viscount Ravenell.He was part of the Rakehell Six. St John was Daniel’s best friend. He married Henrietta a year after her mourning period ended. He was murdered. St John was reincarnated but remembers nothing, and his current persona owns Courtenay House and is estranged from his father. He is the current 23rdViscount Ravenell, but when first born, he was the 17thViscount Ravenell. St John is arrogant and autocratic but a good-hearted man. He is loyal to the Rakehell Six and wants to unravel the plot around them.
Henrietta Josephine Courtenay nee Harrington.Henrietta was the youngest of the siblings and Daniel’s favourite sister. She fled Oakwood Manor on the night of Daniel’s murder after Isabelle attacked her, too. Henrietta stayed at the Manor before being forced to run away with St John Courtenay, who married her at Gretna Green. Henrietta’s memories were wiped, and she can’t remember her death or St John’s. She has brown hair and ice-blue eyes, and a curvy figure. She’s five foot five. Henrietta was murdered in 1716; she was pushed down the stairs.
Nicholas Pembroke, Earl Mortimer.Nicholas is the third member of the Rakehell Six. He was three years older than Daniel and St John. Nicholas has dark brown eyes and is six foot three. He was the next one to die after Daniel. Nicholas was trapped in a prison, and Henrietta freed him. Nicholas in Waverley Hall has to use the title Viscount Weybridge.
Nicholas is appalled to realise that Lucian is haunting the Jekyll and Hyde as they were rivals. Still, he understands Lucian’s role in keeping the world safe.
Melisandre Pembroke, Countess Mortimer. She has long waist-length silver blond hair and grey eyes and is twenty-four years old. She has a degree in interior design. Melisandre was orphaned at an early age and raised by her aunt Bea. She also looks upon Mr Evans as her uncle. Melisandre has a green and gold macaw, Captain Jack, who’s ten years old and a white cockatoo, Blackbeard, the same age. She’s had them since she was thirteen.
When Melisandre sets eyes on Maggie, she knows instantly that she’s found the next set of ghosts they are meant to help. Nicholas is resistant to the idea, but she forces him to aid Maggie and Lucian.
Lady Emile Harcourt, Dowager Duchess of Windmere.Emile was the first woman of the Rakehell Six. She grew up next to Nicholas’s family. Emile was also the first to marry. She married Duke Henry Harcourt in a love match. She was widowed nine months later. Emile was chased from her home by Henry’s cousin Cecil who wanted to marry her as she inherited all the money.
Henry Harcourt, Duke of Windmere.Henry died of a broken neck when his horse threw him. Emile insisted he’d been murdered. He left Emile her own house and all his money. Henry returned to Corelle Abbey of his own accord and hoped to find Emile there. Instead, she was gone, and he was trapped in Corelle Abbey.
Lady Lavinia De’Lacy, Countess TorringtonLavinia, was the second woman of the Rakehell Six. She was Tristian’s cousin. Lavinia has had all her memories concerning the Rakehell Six wiped out. She has haunted DeLacy Park since her death, and her brother, and his future descendants, all promised to defend her. Lavinia was prophesied to save the Rakehell Six and gives her life force to save Jeremy and Daniel. She is favoured by the archangel Barachiel.
Jeremy describes Lavinia as a tiny porcelain doll with delicate skin, a hint of blush on her cheeks, and lips as red as roses. Lavinia had long, curling black hair and grey eyes with green tints. She was outrageously beautiful but had the temper of a harpy.
Jeremy DeLacy, Earl Torrington.Jeremy has been in love with Lavinia for a long time. He is protective of Lavinia and lies to Rakehell Six to protect her. He becomes infected by ghouls and is dying. Jeremy is heartbroken when Lavinia gives her life force to save him and Daniel.
Tristian Russell, Duke Monmouth.Tristian was the last member of the Rakehell Six. He was a year younger than Daniel and St John. Tristian was known as the Black Duke because he was so dour. He died in 1718. Tristian was the fifth of the Rakehell Six to die. He came back immediately and knew who his murderer was.
He kept the staff on at Eléonore Castle, who grew with him as the years went past. Tristian can roam his estate but not leave its borders. He has kept his village going and interacts with them. He refuses all entry to Eléonore Castle, and she is hidden from people who weren’t born in the village. Only villagers can see her.
Abigail Russell, Duchess of Monmouth.Abigail is naïve and innocent and marries Christian, believing him to love her. Instead, he doesn’t and beats her down and cheats on her constantly. When she finds Tristian, she thinks it’s Christian, and he’s playing games with her. Abigail regains her confidence, and Tristian helps her hide her money from Christian.
She falls in love with Tristian and loves Eléonore Castle and the village. Abigail takes an active role in the village life and starts planning a divorce when Christian finds her. She refuses to believe that Tristian is inside Christian’s body until the archangels give him his proper body back. Abigail has blue eyes and a heart-shaped face. She has long chestnut hair.
Other Characters.
Margery Cross. Margery was born in 1310 and made a deal with dark forces to become immortal. She tried to destroy the world twice and was on her third attempt when Lucian stopped her. Margery had murdered 12 children, tore their hearts out, and was about to kill the 13thwhen Lucian freed the child and killed her. She wasn’t born to wealth but was an incredibly powerful witch.
Margery has cold amber eyes, plump lips, high cheekbones and a regal, petite nose. She was incredibly beautiful with long, dark, curly hair. She has an aura of evilness about her. Margery is killed by Maggie wielding Lucian’s sword, and the opal in which she stored the children’s souls is destroyed.
Mr Ben Evans. A specialist builder with experience restoring old homes. He takes charge of restoring Oakwood Manor. Mr Evans is a kind man and protective of women. He has greying hair and a twinkle in his eyes. He’s described as a well-built man. Maggie is astounded at how well he handles Lucian’s haunting and even takes delight in it.
PC Smith and PC James. They were called to investigate a break-in and the Jekyll and Hyde by Maggie and were clearly scared of the inn.
Dr Smythe. He was called when Maggie was hurt by Margery. He says he doesn’t believe in ghosts but believes in Lucian. Dr Smythe refuses payment for looking after Maggie.
Father McBride.He claimed to be able to exorcise Lucian but only lasted half an hour in the inn before fleeing.
Jane Allison.She wrote a horrible newspaper article about Maggie making up lies and vicious claims. She was proved vindictive and was the descendant of Margery’s illegitimate daughter. Jane had wanted to buy the inn cheap for herself and free Margery for her power.
Andy Whitley. He lied and claimed Maggie had never hired him. He was proved a liar when Maggie produced receipts.
Mr Rogers, Mr Jenson, Miss Briggs, Mrs Thomas. They were all architects that Maggie tried to hire and refused her. She had proof of this, so they admitted they’d lied to make Maggie look bad.
Tate and Sons, Everlasting Builds, For the Future, Levers and Daughter, Renovations Specialist. They were building contractors called out for Maggie, and they admitted she’d contacted them.
Mr Label.He supplied the inn with materials but had told no one until Maggie confronted him.