# Brood of the Witch-Queen — Character guide

> Key figures in Brood of the Witch-Queen by Sax Rohmer.

- [Antony Ferrara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/antony_ferrara.md): Antagonist and occultist who wields dark magic against the Cairns.
- [Dr. Bruce Cairn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/dr_bruce_cairn.md): Father of Robert Cairn and a doctor investigating supernatural threats.
- [Robert Cairn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/robert_cairn.md): Protagonist and son of Dr. Cairn, battling Ferrara's sorcery.
- [Dr. Sime](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/sime.md): Phlegmatic doctor and ally to the Cairns in their occult investigations.
- [Myra Duquesne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/myra_duquesne.md): Love interest of Robert Cairn, endangered by Ferrara's schemes.
- [Lord Lashmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/lord_lashmore.md): Nobleman involved in occult secrets and the Dhoon mystery.
- [Sir Michael Ferrara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/sir_michael_ferrara.md): Deceased father of Antony Ferrara, a former occultist.
- [Rob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/rob.md): Servant or assistant to the Cairn household.
- [Lady Lashmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/lady_lashmore.md): Wife of Lord Lashmore, affected by supernatural events.
- [Mr. Saunderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/mr_saunderson.md): Acquaintance involved in the occult circle.
- [Sir Elwin Groves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/sir_elwin_groves.md): Patient of Dr. Cairn suffering from supernatural affliction.
- [Mirza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/mirza.md): Spirit or entity summoned in occult rituals.
- [Ali Mohammed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/ali_mohammed.md): Egyptian mystic who recounts a tale of dark magic.
- [Crombie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/crombie.md): Minor character assisting in the investigation.
- [Mrs. Hume](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/mrs_hume.md): Housekeeper or matron in the Cairn household.
- [Hai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/hai.md): Minor character in the Egyptian storyline.
- [Miss Saunderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/miss_saunderson.md): Daughter of Mr. Saunderson, briefly appears.
- [Paul Dhoon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brood_of_the_witch_queen_se/characters/paul_dhoon.md): Relative of Lord Lashmore with occult knowledge.

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