Character guide

Antony Ferrara

major

Also known as Ferrara, young Ferrara, Mr. Antony Ferrara

Antagonist and occultist who wields dark magic against the Cairns.

Dr. Bruce Cairn

major

Also known as Dr. Cairn, Bruce Cairn, dear Cairn

Father of Robert Cairn and a doctor investigating supernatural threats.

Robert Cairn

major

Also known as Robert, Mr. Cairn, Mr. Robert Cairn, Cairn

Protagonist and son of Dr. Cairn, battling Ferrara's sorcery.

Dr. Sime

supporting

Also known as Sime, Sime the phlegmatic

Phlegmatic doctor and ally to the Cairns in their occult investigations.

Myra Duquesne

supporting

Also known as Myra, Duquesne, Miss Myra, Miss Duquesne

Love interest of Robert Cairn, endangered by Ferrara's schemes.

Lord Lashmore

supporting

Also known as Lashmore, Dhoon

Nobleman involved in occult secrets and the Dhoon mystery.

Sir Michael Ferrara

minor

Also known as Sir Michael, Michael Ferrara, the late Sir Michael Ferrara

Deceased father of Antony Ferrara, a former occultist.

Rob

minor

Servant or assistant to the Cairn household.

Lady Lashmore

minor

Also known as Lady Lashmore, a South American Lady Lashmore

Wife of Lord Lashmore, affected by supernatural events.

Mr. Saunderson

minor

Also known as Saunderson, James Saunderson

Acquaintance involved in the occult circle.

Sir Elwin Groves

minor

Also known as Sir Elwin, Groves

Patient of Dr. Cairn suffering from supernatural affliction.

Mirza

minor

Also known as the Spirit Mirza

Spirit or entity summoned in occult rituals.

Ali Mohammed

minor

Also known as Ali Mohammed es-Suefi

Egyptian mystic who recounts a tale of dark magic.

Crombie

minor

Minor character assisting in the investigation.

Walton

minor

Servant or associate of the Cairns.

Mrs. Hume

minor

Housekeeper or matron in the Cairn household.

Felton

minor

Servant who appears in the Cairn home.

Eileen

minor

Briefly mentioned female character.

Hai

minor

Minor character in the Egyptian storyline.

Chambers

minor

Servant or minor functionary.

Miss Saunderson

minor

Also known as Saunderson

Daughter of Mr. Saunderson, briefly appears.

Paul Dhoon

minor

Also known as Paul, a Dhoon

Relative of Lord Lashmore with occult knowledge.

Wilson

minor

Also known as Will

Minor servant or assistant.

Marston

minor

Minor character mentioned in passing.