The Banker's Niece: List of people and places

On the whole, I haven’t included people mentioned only once.
Jane, being the heroine, isn't included either.

Some of the places are real, some imaginary, and some a mixture.

Agricultural Inn Pub in Black Dog

Alan A research analyst at the bank where Jane works during her first stint in London

Black Dog North Devon village where Rick was born and brought up, where his parents and grandparents live/d, and where he buys a derelict farm

Bristol A large city in south-west England

Bunty  Dog of Jane’s parents’ gardener

Chris (Beckford) Academic at the University of Devon

City (with capital ‘C’), the The financial district of London

Clerkenwell A trendy district of central London where Jane lives during her second stint in the capital

Clio Jane’s Renault Clio car

Colin Fletcher A writer of science fiction and controversial non-fiction books, published by Courtney Press

Courtney Manor The family seat of Henry Courtney and home to the book publishers, Courtney Press

Dart, River A major river in Devon, running from Dartmoor to the south coast of the county

Dartmoor A wild upland and protected National Park in south and west Devon

Devon A rural county (region) in south-west England

Dougie Drummer in Minotaur, schoolfriend of Rick

Dulverton A town on the southern edge of Exmoor

Exe, River A major river, mostly in Devon, running from Exmoor to the coast near Exeter

Exeter The county city of Devon situated on the River Exe

Exmoor A wild upland and protected National Park, partly situated in north Devon

Fiona (Fee) Housemate of Jane during her first stint in London

Flo Grandmother of Lauren and friend of Peggy

Fulham A rough (at the time) district of south-west London where Jane lives during her first stint in the capital

Gavin Fiancé of Lauren

Gordon Housemate of Jane in her third year at the University of Devon

Greenaway, Mrs Cleaner for Jane’s parents (married to the gardener)

Heather Friend of Jane at the University of Devon and housemate in her third year

Helen Rick's girlfriend when he was aged 19-23

Henry Courtney Owner of Courtney Press

Ivan (Van) Boyfriend of Wendy

Jasper Labrador dog of William

Johno Keyboards and harmony vocals in Minotaur

Joe (the Taxi) Taxi driver from Muddicombe

Kelvin A research analyst at the bank where Jane works during her first stint in London

Kent A semi-rural county (region) in south-east England near London where Jane was brought up and where her parents still live

Lauren Receptionist at Courtney Press

London Britain’s capital city and its financial, administrative and artistic centre

Lucy Girlfriend and wife of Ollie

Maisie An artist living on Exmoor

Martin Brother of Rick. A policeman in London

Merry Harriers Pub in Muddicombe

Mike A housemate of Jane's in her last year at university

Moreton Courtney A village on the southern edge of Exmoor, near Courtney Manor

Mr Turner A semi-retired member of staff at the bank where Jane works during her first stint in London

Mrs Henry Wife of Henry Courtney. Hosts bed and breakfast and weddings at their house, Courtney Manor. Later known to Jane as Rose

Muddicombe A village in mid-Devon to which Jane moves and where Lauren and William already live

Ollie Jane’s younger brother

Peggy Mother of Rick

Pete A housemate of Jane's in her last year at university

Philip Father of Rick

Puddleglum Jane's nickname for Van

Rick Technician, musician

Ridge Farm A farm near Exeter. Jane and Rick rent a flat here in a converted barn

Rose Courtney Trainee counsellor, married to Henry

Sam(antha) (Fletcher) Commissioning editor, fiction, at Courtney Press

Sharon Psychic, living in London

Sheila Sister of Rick. Lives in a teepee in Wales

South Molton North Devon town where Rick and Dougie went to grammar school

Steve Bass guitarist in Minotaur

Stockland Farm Farm near Muddicombe belonging to William

Sylvia Wife of Kelvin

Theresa Jane's counsellor, recommended by Rose

Tom A woodsman on Exmoor, married to Maisie

Van (Ivan) Boyfriend of Wendy

Wales A wild country in west Britain

Wendy Friend and brief lover of Rick. Leaseholder of house where Jane and Rick spend summer 1978

William Davenport Owner of Stockland Farm near Muddicombe and Jane’s nearest neighbour