# Continental Op Stories — Character guide

> Key figures in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett.

- [The Continental Op](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/narrator.md): The unnamed detective narrator of the Continental Detective Agency, solving cases across multiple stories.
- [Colonel Einarson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/colonel_einarson.md): A key figure in a Central American revolution plot, manipulating events behind the scenes.
- [Jack Counihan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/jack_counihan.md): A slick operator involved in political intrigue and murder, often at odds with the Op.
- [Jacob Ledwich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/jacob_ledwich.md): A wealthy and influential man whose death triggers a complex investigation.
- [Bernard Gilmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/bernard_gilmore.md): A suspect in a murder case, entangled with family secrets and financial schemes.
- [Burke Pangburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/burke_pangburn.md): A shady lawyer involved in crooked dealings and political corruption.
- [Babe McCloor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/babe_mccloor.md): A tough gangster and enforcer, often involved in violent confrontations.
- [Stanley Gorham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/stanley_gorham.md): A man caught up in a web of blackmail and murder, with a hidden past.
- [Tom Carey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/tom_carey.md): A detective or operative working alongside the Op in various cases.
- [Cara Kenbrook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/cara_kenbrook.md): A mysterious woman with a connection to a major crime, often a focal point of investigation.
- [Lionel Grantham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/lionel_grantham.md): A young man involved in a revolutionary plot, seeking power and adventure.
- [Red O'Leary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/red_oleary.md): A criminal with a fiery temper, often clashing with the Op and other crooks.
- [Joe Wales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/joe_wales.md): A religious fanatic and criminal, known as 'Holy Joe,' involved in a murder case.
- [Theodore Kavalov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/theodore_kavalov.md): A foreign agent or diplomat involved in international intrigue and murder.
- [The Whosis Kid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/whosis_kid.md): A young, dangerous gunman and thief, a recurring antagonist.
- [Peery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/peery.md): A detective or police officer who assists the Op on several cases.
- [Bluepoint Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/bluepoint_vance.md): A criminal with a distinctive name, involved in various underworld activities.
- [Pat Reddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/pat_reddy.md): A police detective or operative, often working with or against the Op.
- [Detective Sergeant O'Gar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/detective_sergeant_ogar.md): A police sergeant who collaborates with the Op on investigations.
- [Angel Grace Cardigan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/angel_grace_cardigan.md): A beautiful and enigmatic woman, often a suspect or victim in crimes.
- [Hugh Sherry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/hugh_sherry.md): A man involved in a complex case of theft and murder.
- [Dick Foley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/dick_foley.md): A fellow operative from the Continental Detective Agency, a colleague of the Op.
- [Big Flora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/big_flora.md): A large, imposing woman involved in criminal activities.
- [Guy Cudner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/guy_cudner.md): A suspect in a murder investigation, with a shady background.
- [Porky Grout](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/porky_grout.md): A criminal informant or low-level thug, often providing information.
- [Daniel Rathbone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/daniel_rathbone.md): A man whose murder sets off a chain of events in a story.
- [Harvey Gatewood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/harvey_gatewood.md): A wealthy and powerful man, often a target or suspect in crimes.
- [Lillian Shan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/lillian_shan.md): A woman involved in a case of murder and intrigue in Chinatown.
- [Billie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/billie.md): A character who meets a tragic end, often a victim of violence.
- [Mr. Hook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mr_hook.md): A criminal or shady figure operating in the underworld.
- [Joseph Clane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/joseph_clane.md): A wealthy man whose death is investigated by the Op.
- [Sue Hambleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/sue_hambleton.md): A woman involved in a family dispute over inheritance and murder.
- [Bardell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/bardell.md): A corpulent criminal or informant, often providing comic relief.
- [Tai Choon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/tai_choon.md): A Chinese character involved in the Chinatown underworld.
- [Norman Ashcraft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/norman_ashcraft.md): A man and his wife involved in a case of blackmail and murder.
- [Chang Li Ching](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/chang_li_ching.md): A powerful Chinese figure in the criminal underworld.
- [Vasilije Djudakovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/vasilije_djudakovich.md): A foreign revolutionary involved in a plot to overthrow a government.
- [Mrs. Gilmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mrs_gilmore.md): The wife of Bernard Gilmore, involved in family secrets.
- [Ogburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/ogburn.md): A detective or police officer working on a case.
- [Jack Garthorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/jack_garthorne.md): A young man caught up in a murder investigation.
- [Kelly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/kelly.md): A large, intimidating criminal or enforcer.
- [Inés Almad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/ines_almad.md): A frightening and mysterious woman involved in criminal activities.
- [Madden Dexter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/madden_dexter.md): A wealthy man whose family is embroiled in a murder case.
- [Thornburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/thornburgh.md): A suspicious character involved in a criminal scheme.
- [Audrey Gatewood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/audrey_gatewood.md): The daughter of Harvey Gatewood, involved in a love affair and murder.
- [Mrs. Gungen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mrs_gungen.md): A woman involved in a case of blackmail and murder.
- [John Boyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/john_boyd.md): A detective or operative working with the Op.
- [Kewpie Gooseneck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/kewpie_gooseneck.md): A criminal with a distinctive nickname, involved in theft.
- [Papadopoulos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/papadopoulos.md): A foreign character involved in a criminal enterprise.
- [Hsiu Hsiu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/hsiu_hsiu.md): A Chinese woman involved in the Chinatown underworld.
- [Mrs. Ringgo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mrs_ringgo.md): A woman involved in a case of murder and family secrets.
- [Mr. Zumwalt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mr_zumwalt.md): A wealthy man whose death is investigated.
- [Vance Richmond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/vance_richmond.md): A man involved in a complex case of theft and murder.
- [Charles Gantvoort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/charles_gantvoort.md): A man whose murder is a central mystery in a story.
- [Bob Teal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/bob_teal.md): A fellow operative from the Continental Detective Agency.
- [Jeffrey Main](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/jeffrey_main.md): A man involved in a love triangle and murder.
- [Mr. Axford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mr_axford.md): A police officer or detective assisting in investigations.
- [The Whistler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/the_whistler.md): A mysterious criminal known for whistling, a recurring figure.
- [Edouard Maurois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/edouard_maurois.md): A Frenchman involved in a criminal scheme.
- [Black Marcus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/black_marcus.md): A criminal with a dark complexion, involved in underworld activities.
- [Nancy Regan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/nancy_regan.md): A woman involved in a case of murder and intrigue.
- [Captain Sherry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/captain_sherry.md): A police captain involved in investigations.
- [Mark Nisbet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mark_nisbet.md): A man involved in a case of blackmail and murder.
- [Romaine Frankl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/romaine_frankl.md): A woman involved in a romantic subplot and criminal activities.
- [Raymond Elwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/raymond_elwood.md): A man whose death is investigated by the Op.
- [Mickey Linehan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mickey_linehan.md): A fellow operative from the Continental Detective Agency.
- [Mrs. Main](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mrs_main.md): The wife of Jeffrey Main, involved in a love triangle.
- [Dick Moley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/dick_moley.md): A detective or operative working on a case.
- [Ross Orrett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/ross_orrett.md): A religious figure or brother involved in a case.
- [Creda Dexter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/creda_dexter.md): A woman involved in a family murder case.
- [Mrs. Estep](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mrs_estep.md): A woman involved in a case of murder and family secrets.
- [Herbert Whitacre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/herbert_whitacre.md): A religious brother involved in a criminal investigation.
- [Hilary Gallaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/hilary_gallaway.md): A man involved in a case of theft and murder.
- [Mr. Tennant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/mr_tennant.md): A man whose identity is tied to a murder case.
- [Gyp Rainey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/gyp_rainey.md): A criminal involved in underworld activities.
- [George Dean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/george_dean.md): A man involved in a case of murder and intrigue.
- [Lieutenant Duff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/lieutenant_duff.md): A police lieutenant involved in investigations.
- [Dr. Humbert Estep](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/dr_humbert_estep.md): A doctor involved in a case of murder and family secrets.
- [Bruno Gungen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/bruno_gungen.md): A man involved in a case of blackmail and murder.
- [Edward Bohannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/edward_bohannon.md): A man involved in a criminal investigation.
- [Clio Landes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/continental_op_stories_se/characters/clio_landes.md): A woman involved in a case of murder and intrigue.

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