A young, handsome, serious, respectable, and intellectually bright Anglican parish priest recently appointed to the island of Guernsey. Distant from worldly evils, his faith-woven mind is deeply shaken when he encounters Déruchette. While indifferent to worldly pleasures, he suddenly comes into incredible wealth upon the death of his uncle. As the indirect beneficiary of Gilliatt's immense sacrifice, he sets off with Déruchette on the steamer Cashmere, leaving the lovers separated from the island.
He comes from a conservative and serious background, having received a good education in England and having respectable clergyman (dean) relatives.
A handsome man of about 25—though he looks like he is 18—with tall stature, wavy blonde hair, a pure and almost feminine face, and wrinkles between his eyebrows that reflect the furrows of thought.
Gilliatt
The secret savior of his life and the mysterious stranger who offers his own happiness in the most unexpected moment.
Déruchette
He regards her as a pure, angelic beauty and dedicates every earthly passion to her.
Üstat Lethierry
He looks at the old man, who holds suspicions toward the Church and the clergy, with respect, yet remains quite alienated from his world.