# At the Villa Rose — Character guide

> Key figures in At the Villa Rose by A. E. W. Mason.

- [Celia Harland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/celia_harland.md): A young Englishwoman at the center of a murder investigation in the Villa Rose.
- [M. Hanaud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/hanaud.md): A brilliant French detective investigating the Villa Rose murder.
- [Harry Wethermill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/harry_wethermill.md): A young Englishman and friend of Celia, deeply involved in the case.
- [Hélène Vauquier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/helene_vauquier.md): The maid at the Villa Rose, a key witness and suspect.
- [Mr. Ricardo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/mr_ricardo.md): A wealthy amateur detective and friend of Hanaud, observing the case.
- [Mme. Dauvray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/mme_dauvray.md): The wealthy victim of the murder at the Villa Rose.
- [Marthe Gobin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/marthe_gobin.md): Hanaud's sister, who provides local information about the case.
- [Adèle Rossignol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/adele_rossignol.md): A medium involved in séances at the Villa Rose.
- [Perrichet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/perrichet.md): A local policeman who assists Hanaud in the investigation.
- [Henri Servettaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/henri_servettaz.md): A chauffeur who drives Mme. Dauvray's motorcar.
- [M. Lemerre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/lemerre.md): A magistrate involved in the legal proceedings of the case.
- [Louis Besnard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/louis_besnard.md): A friend of Harry Wethermill, questioned about the murder.
- [M. Fleuriot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/m_fleuriot.md): A local official who assists with the investigation.
- [Hippolyte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/hippolyte.md): A servant at the Villa Rose, provides minor testimony.
- [Alphonse Ruel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/alphonse_ruel.md): A gardener at the Villa Rose, gives evidence about the night of the murder.
- [Jeanne Rossignol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/jeanne_rossignol.md): An elderly relative of Adèle Rossignol, present at the séance.
- [Durette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/durette.md): A police officer who assists in the Geneva investigation.
- [Captain Harland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/captain_harland.md): Celia Harland's father, mentioned but not appearing in person.
- [M. Gobin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/m_gobin.md): Marthe Gobin's husband, a local tradesman.
- [M. Corval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/at_the_villa_rose_se/characters/m_corval.md): A lawyer involved in the case, representing interests in Geneva.

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