Patrick Carroll

Patrick Carroll (sometimes called "Pat") is one of the five protagonists of The Secret Country.

He has pale brown hair and blue eyes. He is described as "seem[ing] never to blink" and being able to "stare anyone down," as well as being reluctant to admit ignorance. He is the most skeptical of the five children of the reality of the Secret Country, suggesting that it may be a mass hallucination.

At home
Patrick's siblings (whom he does not resemble) are Ruth and Ellen; Ted and Laura (whom he does resemble) are his cousins.

Patrick can ride a horse when he arrives in the Secret Country, having learned how to do so at home.

In the Secret Country
In the Secret Country, Patrick is Prince Patrick. He is a son of King William, brother of Prince Edward, and cousin of Princesses Ellen and Laura. He is related by blood to Lady Ruth, but the Secret Country no longer considers them related, as Ruth gave up her family relationships when she began studying the magic of the Green Caves.