# A Study in Scarlet — Character guide

> Key figures in A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle.

- [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/mr_sherlock_holmes.md): Brilliant consulting detective who solves the Lauriston Gardens murder case.
- [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier.md): Pioneer who adopts Lucy and defies Brigham Young in Utah.
- [Jefferson Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/jefferson_hope.md): Avenging lover who pursues Drebber and Stangerson across years.
- [Enoch J. Drebber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/enoch_j_drebber.md): Mormon elder and murder victim found in Lauriston Gardens.
- [Joseph Stangerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/joseph_stangerson.md): Mormon elder and Drebber's secretary, later murdered in a hotel room.
- [Lucy Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lucy_ferrier.md): John Ferrier's adopted daughter and Jefferson Hope's beloved.
- [Brigham Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/brigham_young.md): Prophet and leader of the Mormon settlers in Utah.
- [Tobias Gregson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/tobias_gregson.md): Scotland Yard detective working on the Lauriston Gardens case.
- [Mr. Lestrade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lestrade.md): Scotland Yard detective who assists Holmes on the case.
- [John Rance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_rance.md): Police constable who discovered Drebber's body at Lauriston Gardens.
- [Stamford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/stamford.md): Former colleague who introduces Watson to Holmes.
- [Dr. Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/watson.md): Army doctor and Holmes's roommate and chronicler.
- [Arthur Charpentier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/arthur_charpentier.md): Son of Mrs. Charpentier, briefly suspected in Drebber's murder.
- [Mrs. Charpentier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/mrs_charpentier.md): Landlady of the boarding house where Drebber stayed.
- [Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/alice.md): Jefferson Hope's deceased sister, mentioned in his backstory.
- [Wiggins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/wiggins.md): Leader of the Baker Street Irregulars who helps Holmes.
- [John Underwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_underwood.md): Mormon elder who warns John Ferrier about Brigham Young's demands.
- [The Boots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/the_boots.md): Hotel porter at the establishment where Stangerson was killed.
- [Dupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/dupin.md): Fictional detective referenced by Holmes as an inferior predecessor.
- [Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/lecoq.md): French detective mentioned by Holmes in a comparison.
- [Rachel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/rachel.md): Name written in blood at the crime scene, later revealed as German for 'revenge'.

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