The Amazing Mr. Blunden

Lucy is the older, compassionate sister who helps steer the family's struggle in 1918. She is quick to notice the ghostly figures and determined to protect her brothers. Her practical, brave nature drives the plan to safeguard Sara and Georgie and to unravel the truth about Langley Park.

Jamie is curious and brave, eager to explore the supernatural mystery of Langley Park. He collaborates with Lucy to travel back to 1818 and help Sara and Georgie. His loyalty to his family motivates him to face danger for a chance at a new future.

Mr. Blunden is the enigmatic guardian figure whose century-long torment drives the plot. He guides the children and ultimately sacrifices himself to save Sara, Georgie, and Jamie. His presence links the past and present in a shrouded, protective way.

Sara is the teenage ghost who lived in Langley Park a century earlier. She seeks help to escape danger and protect her younger brother, guiding Lucy and Jamie through the past. Her resilience and sadness anchor the quest to set things right.

Georgie is Sara's younger brother, an innocent child whose fate becomes the central tragedy. He longs for safety and a future beyond the fire, motivating the others to intervene in time. His presence is the moral anchor of the story.

Uncle Bertie is a dissolute, hapless guardian who colludes with the Wickens to gain control of the estate. His fragile machinations and reckless behavior threaten the children's safety. He embodies the danger of greed unchecked by responsibility.

Bella Wickens is a music hall performer who marries Bertie and moves into Langley Park as housekeeper. Her presence signals a creeping complicity with Bertie’s plan to harm the children for inheritance. She embodies the volatile blend of glamour and danger.

Mr. Wickens is Bella's violent husband who becomes intent on trapping the children in a deadly fire. His brutality highlights the moral peril surrounding Langley Park's fortune. His actions precipitate the crisis the protagonists must avert.

Mrs. Wickens serves as the housekeeper under the Wickens' control and remains complicit in their schemes. Her involvement shows how appearances of propriety can mask danger within Langley Park. She contributes to the tense atmosphere of the mansion.

Thomas Mortimer is the gardener in 1818 who dreams of making his fortune in America. He becomes an ally to Lucy and Jamie in the past, aware of the risk and eager for a brighter future. His optimism contrasts with the peril of the present.