# Behind That Curtain — Character guide

> Key figures in Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers.

- [Sergeant Charlie Chan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sergeant_charlie_chan.md): Honolulu detective investigating a murder in San Francisco.
- [Barry Kirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/barry_kirk.md): Wealthy young man whose office becomes a crime scene.
- [June Morrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/june_morrow.md): Barry Kirk's secretary, drawn into the mystery.
- [Captain Flannery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/captain_flannery.md): San Francisco police captain leading the investigation.
- [Sir Frederic Bruce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sir_frederic_bruce.md): Former Scotland Yard commissioner visiting San Francisco.
- [Colonel John Beetham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/colonel_john_beetham.md): British military officer with a connection to the case.
- [Bill Rankin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/bill_rankin.md): A young man involved in the events surrounding the murder.
- [Inspector Duff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/inspector_duff.md): Scotland Yard inspector sent to assist on the case.
- [Major Eric Durand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/major_eric_durand.md): Eve Durand's husband, a military man with secrets.
- [Eve Durand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/eve_durand.md): Woman whose mysterious disappearance drives the plot.
- [Paradise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/paradise.md): A Chinese servant in the Kirk household.
- [Gloria Garland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/gloria_garland.md): An actress with a connection to the case.
- [Marie Lantelme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/marie_lantelme.md): Historical figure referenced in the mystery.
- [Helen Tupper-Brock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/helen_tupper_brock.md): A woman with knowledge of the Durand affair.
- [Eileen Enderby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/eileen_enderby.md): A young woman connected to the Enderby family.
- [Grace Lane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/grace_lane.md): A woman who appears in connection with the case.
- [Hilary Galt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/hilary_galt.md): A mysterious figure with a past in the Orient.
- [Barry Chan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/barry_chan.md): Charlie Chan's son, who assists his father.
- [Miss Lila Barr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/miss_lila_barr.md): A woman who comes to San Francisco seeking help.
- [Willie Li](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/willie_li.md): A young Chinese man who does a good turn.
- [Henry Li](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/henry_li.md): A Chinese man connected to the Li family.
- [Sergeant Manley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sergeant_manley.md): A police sergeant working with Flannery.
- [Peter Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/peter_lee.md): An elderly Chinese man with information.
- [Petersen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/petersen.md): A minor character mentioned in the investigation.
- [J. V. Morrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/j_v_morrow.md): June Morrow's father, mentioned in passing.
- [Mary Winthrop Kirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/mary_winthrop_kirk.md): Barry Kirk's deceased wife, mentioned in the story.
- [Sir George Mannering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sir_george_mannering.md): A British diplomat mentioned in the case.
- [Mrs. Dyke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/mrs_dyke.md): A woman who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Thomas Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/thomas_cook.md): Reference to the travel agency, not a character.
- [Happiness Kirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/happiness_kirk.md): Barry Kirk's sister, mentioned in the story.
- [Mr. Rankin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/mr_rankin.md): Bill Rankin's father, mentioned briefly.
- [Old Man Blackstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/old_man_blackstone.md): A minor character referenced in the story.

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