Main Characters Esther Summerson 8 main appearances Richard Carstone 8 main appearances John Jarndyce 7 main appearances Ada Clare 7 main appearances Lady Honoria Dedlock 7 main appearances Mr. Tulkinghorn 6 main appearances William Guppy 6 main appearances Mr. Snagsby 6 main appearances Allan Woodcourt 5 main appearances Mr. George 4 main appearances Inspector Bucket 4 main appearances Sir Leicester Dedlock 4 main appearances