# Hand and Ring — Character guide

> Key figures in Hand and Ring by Anna Katharine Green.

- [Mr. Byrd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_byrd.md): A lawyer and amateur detective who becomes central to unraveling the murder case.
- [Imogene Dare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/imogene_dare.md): A young woman at the heart of the mystery, whose actions and secrets drive the plot.
- [Mr. Orcutt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_orcutt.md): A lawyer involved in the case, possibly with conflicting interests.
- [Mr. Hickory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_hickory.md): A persistent detective who works on the case alongside Byrd.
- [Craik Mansell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/craik_mansell.md): A man whose identity and connection to the crime are questioned.
- [Mr. Mansell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_mansell.md): An older Mansell, possibly related to Craik, with a role in the background.
- [Mr. Gryce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_gryce.md): A senior detective who appears later in the investigation.
- [Mr. Hildreth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_hildreth.md): A young man connected to the Dare family, possibly a suitor.
- [Mrs. Clemmens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mrs_clemmens.md): A widow whose husband's death is the central crime of the story.
- [Miss Firman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/miss_firman.md): A woman who provides information or testimony in the case.
- [Mr. Ferris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_ferris.md): The district attorney prosecuting the case.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A detective or assistant who aids in the investigation.
- [Mr. Goodman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_goodman.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.
- [Professor Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/professor_darling.md): A professor, possibly an expert witness or acquaintance.
- [Sibley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/sibley.md): A person connected to the Clemmens household.
- [Miss Tremaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/miss_tremaine.md): A woman who appears in the social circle of the characters.
- [Mrs. Firman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mrs_firman.md): An older woman, possibly related to Miss Firman.
- [Mrs. Hart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mrs_hart.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Sally Perkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/sally_perkins.md): A servant or older woman in the household.
- [Mr. Lord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_lord.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.
- [Mr. Duryea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_duryea.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or witness.
- [Mr. Symonds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/mr_symonds.md): A minor character, possibly a clerk or official.
- [Miss Hart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/miss_hart.md): A young woman, possibly related to Mrs. Hart.
- [Miss Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/miss_pratt.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Miss Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/miss_darling.md): A young woman, possibly related to Professor Darling.
- [Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hand_and_ring_se/characters/hunt.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

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