# Strong Poison — Character guide

> Key figures in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers.

- [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey.md): Amateur detective investigating the murder of Philip Boyes to clear Harriet Vane.
- [Harriet Vane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/harriet_vane.md): Mystery novelist on trial for poisoning her former lover Philip Boyes.
- [Miss Climpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_climpson.md): Elderly spinster and amateur sleuth assisting Lord Peter's investigation.
- [Mr. Norman Urquhart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_norman_urquhart.md): Philip Boyes' uncle and a suspect in the poisoning case.
- [Miss Murchison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_murchison.md): Secretary working for Lord Peter, involved in undercover investigation.
- [Philip Boyes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/philip_boyes.md): Harriet Vane's former lover, found poisoned; the victim at the center of the trial.
- [Bunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/bunter.md): Lord Peter's loyal and resourceful valet.
- [Miss Booth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_booth.md): Witness and acquaintance connected to the Boyes case.
- [Chief Inspector Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/chief_inspector_parker.md): Police detective and friend of Lord Peter, working the Boyes case.
- [Lady Mary Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/lady_mary_wimsey.md): Lord Peter's sister, who arrives for the Christmas holiday.
- [Mrs. Wrayburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_wrayburn.md): A woman involved in the spiritualist circles connected to the case.
- [Gerald de Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/gerald_de_wimsey.md): Lord Peter's elder brother, the Duke of Denver.
- [Mr. Pond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_pond.md): A solicitor or legal figure involved in the case.
- [Hannah Westlock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/hannah_westlock.md): A young woman connected to the spiritualist circle.
- [Mrs. Pettican](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_pettican.md): A witness or acquaintance in the investigation.
- [Mr. Bill Rumm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_bill_rumm.md): A man with knowledge of the poison used in the murder.
- [Freddy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/freddy_arbuthnot.md): A friend of Lord Peter's, often involved in social matters.
- [Mr. Ryland Vaughan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_ryland_vaughan.md): A poet and acquaintance of Philip Boyes.
- [Sir Impey Biggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/sir_impey_biggs.md): Harriet Vane's defense barrister at her trial.
- [Miss Marjorie Phelps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_marjorie_phelps.md): A friend of Harriet Vane's from the literary world.
- [Pongo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/pongo.md): A nickname for a minor character, possibly a friend of Lord Peter.
- [Henry Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/henry_brown.md): A witness or minor figure in the investigation.
- [Sylvia Marriott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/sylvia_marriott.md): A friend or acquaintance of Harriet Vane.
- [Mrs. Hodges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_hodges.md): A landlady or housekeeper providing information.
- [Eiluned Price](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/eiluned_price.md): A young woman involved in the spiritualist circle.
- [Mrs. Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_craig.md): A woman connected to the spiritualist meetings.
- [Mr. Crofts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_crofts.md): A chemist or pharmacist involved in the poison inquiry.
- [Nurse Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/nurse_williams.md): A nurse attending to a character during the story.
- [Waffles Newton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/waffles_newton.md): A minor acquaintance from Lord Peter's social circle.
- [Duchess Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/duchess_helen.md): Lord Peter's mother, the Dowager Duchess of Denver.
- [Mabel Herridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mabel_herridge.md): A friend or acquaintance of a character.
- [Miss Tweall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_tweall.md): A witness or minor figure in the investigation.
- [Mrs. Featherstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_featherstone.md): A woman involved in the spiritualist circle.
- [Mrs. Rumm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_rumm.md): Bill Rumm's wife, involved in the poison inquiry.
- [Mrs. Dimsworthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mrs_dimsworthy.md): A woman involved in the spiritualist circle.
- [Mr. Challoner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/mr_challoner.md): A minor character connected to the investigation.
- [Ellen Pate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/ellen_pate.md): A servant or witness in the investigation.
- [Miss Etheredge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/miss_etheredge.md): A minor character in the spiritualist circle.
- [Cuthbert Logan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/cuthbert_logan.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Madame Kropotky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/madame_kropotky.md): A spiritualist medium consulted in the case.
- [Alice Gibbons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/strong_poison_se/characters/alice_gibbons.md): A servant or witness in the investigation.

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