# Murder by the Clock — Character guide

> Key figures in Murder by the Clock by Rufus King.

- [Lieutenant Valcour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/lieutenant_valcour.md): Police detective investigating the murder at the Endicott estate.
- [Mrs. Endicott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/mrs_endicott.md): Central figure in the murder case; her disappearance drives the plot.
- [Thomas Hollander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/thomas_hollander.md): A key suspect with connections to the Endicott family.
- [Dr. Worth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/dr_worth.md): Physician involved in the case, possibly with hidden motives.
- [Herbert Endicott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/herbert_endicott.md): The murdered man; his death sets the mystery in motion.
- [Roberts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/roberts.md): A household employee or associate with knowledge of events.
- [Marge Myles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/marge_myles.md): A woman connected to the case, possibly a romantic interest.
- [Cassidy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/cassidy.md): A young man involved in the investigation or events.
- [Mrs. Siddons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/mrs_siddons.md): A character who appears in a scene, possibly a witness.
- [Madame Velasquez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/madame_velasquez.md): A mysterious woman who stirs up trouble during the investigation.
- [Miss Murrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/miss_murrow.md): A nurse present at the estate, possibly a witness.
- [Officer Hansen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/officer_hansen.md): A police officer assisting in the investigation.
- [Mr. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/mr_smith.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or visitor.
- [O'Brian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/o_brian.md): A police officer or associate involved in the case.
- [Herb Endicott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/herb_endicott.md): A relative or associate of the Endicott family.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/jane.md): A woman whose perspective or actions are referenced.
- [Harry Myles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/harry_myles.md): A man connected to Marge Myles, possibly a relative.
- [Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/andrews.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or police officer.
- [The Endicotts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_by_the_clock_se/characters/the_endicotts.md): The Endicott family as a collective presence.

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