Character guide

Richard Copplestone

major

Also known as Mr. Copplestone, Copplestone

A playwright who becomes entangled in the mystery of a missing actor at Scarhaven.

Peter Chatfield

major

Also known as Mr. Chatfield, Chatfield, Master Chatfield

A wealthy and secretive estate agent with a hidden past connected to the Greyle family.

Audrey Greyle

major

Also known as Miss Audrey Greyle, Miss Greyle, Audrey

The spirited daughter of the Greyle family, central to the mystery and romance.

Guy Vickers

supporting

Also known as Vickers, Mr. Vickers

A suspicious and menacing figure involved in the conspiracy at Scarhaven.

Zachary Spurge

supporting

Also known as Spurge, Zachary

A local fisherman with knowledge of the coast and the Greyle family secrets.

Marston Greyle

major

Also known as Mr. Marston Greyle, Greyle, the present Greyle

The current head of the Greyle family, whose identity and actions are under suspicion.

Bassett Oliver

major

Also known as Mr. Bassett Oliver, Mr. Oliver, Oliver

A famous actor who mysteriously disappears, setting the plot in motion.

Addie Chatfield

supporting

Also known as Miss Adela Chatfield, Miss Chatfield, Addie

Peter Chatfield's daughter, a young woman with her own secrets and affections.

Mr. Gilling

supporting

Also known as Gilling, The Old Playbill Gilling

A local antiquarian and collector of old playbills who aids the investigation.

Mr. Stafford

minor

Also known as Stafford

A solicitor involved in the legal affairs of the Oliver and Greyle families.

Valentine Greyle

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Greyle, Mrs. Valentine Greyle

The mother of Marston Greyle, a dignified woman with knowledge of family history.

Sir Cresswell Oliver

supporting

Also known as Sir Cresswell, Rear Admiral Sir Cresswell Oliver

Bassett Oliver's father, a retired naval officer searching for his missing son.

Captain Andrius

minor

Also known as Andrius

Captain of a yacht involved in the mysterious events off the Scarhaven coast.

Mr. Petherton

minor

Also known as Petherton, old Petherton

An elderly local who provides historical context about the Greyle family.

Mrs. Wooler

minor

A housekeeper or local woman who assists with domestic matters.

Swallow

minor

Also known as Urge Swallow

A local character, possibly a sailor or fisherman, with knowledge of the coast.

Mr. Dennie

minor

Also known as Dennie

A curate or clergyman who provides local information and assistance.

Squire Greyle

minor

Also known as the Squire, Squire

The former head of the Greyle family, now deceased, referenced in the story.

Jim Spurge

minor

Also known as Jim, Cousin Jim Spurge

A relative of Zachary Spurge, involved in local affairs.

Mrs. Salmon

minor

A local woman who provides lodging or services to visitors.

Lord Altmore

minor

A nobleman mentioned in connection with the Greyle family history.

Mr. Montmorency

minor

A character involved in theatrical or legal circles.

Reverend Gilling

minor

Also known as the Reverend Gilling

A clergyman, possibly related to Mr. Gilling, with local knowledge.

Hackett

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local tradesman.

Dan'l Ewbank

minor

Also known as Ewbank

A local man, possibly a fisherman or boatman.

Mr. Rothwell

minor

Also known as Rothwell

A solicitor or legal figure involved in estate matters.

Martin Andrius

minor

Also known as Martin

A young man, possibly a relative of Captain Andrius.

Mr. Elkin

minor

Also known as Elkin

A minor character, possibly a servant or local official.

Dr. Tretheway

minor

A doctor who provides medical or forensic assistance.

Prickett

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local figure.

Stephen John Greyle

minor

Also known as Stephen John, old Stephen John

An ancestor of the Greyle family, referenced in the family history.

Dr. Valdey

minor

A doctor mentioned in connection with the Oliver family.

Mrs. Peller

minor

A local woman, possibly a housekeeper or landlady.

Mark Grey

minor

Also known as Mark Grey Born

A name possibly linked to the Greyle family or a historical figure.

Scarvell

minor

A local landmark or family name, possibly a character.

Marcus Greyle

minor

Also known as Marcus

An ancestor of the Greyle family, mentioned in the history.