Character guide

J. G. Reeder

major

Also known as Mr. Reeder, Reeder

A detective with a deceptively mild manner, central to unraveling the mystery.

Margaret Belman

major

Also known as Miss Belman, Margaret

A young woman drawn into the dangerous events at Terror Keep.

Mr. Daver

supporting

Also known as Daver

A voluble and suspicious character involved in the plot.

Mr. Ravini

supporting

Also known as Giorgio Ravini, George Ravini

A mysterious figure with ties to the criminal underworld.

Olga Crewe

supporting

Also known as Miss Crewe, Crewe

A woman whose presence at Terror Keep raises questions.

Detective Brill

supporting

Also known as Brill

A police detective working alongside Reeder.

John Flack

supporting

Also known as Old John, Crazy John Flack

A dangerous criminal with a history of violence.

Mrs. Burton

minor

Also known as the woman Burton

A faded woman connected to the Flack family.

Chief Inspector Simpson

minor

Also known as Simpson, Inspector Simpson

A senior police officer overseeing the case.

Detective Gray

minor

Also known as Gray

A police detective assisting in the investigation.

Lew Steyne

minor

Also known as Mr. Lew Steyne

A criminal associate with a role in the plot.

Police Officer Dyer

minor

Also known as Dyer, Police Constable Dyer

A uniformed officer on duty at Terror Keep.

Big Bill Gordon

minor

Also known as Big Bill

A large and menacing figure in the criminal world.

Adolphe Victoire

minor

Also known as Victoire

A foreign character with a brief but notable appearance.

Joe Donovan

minor

Also known as Donovan

A minor criminal or associate in the story.

Gregory Dones

minor

Also known as Mr. Gregory Dones

A character with a small role in the narrative.

Rev. Mr. Dean

minor

Also known as Mr. Dean

A clergyman who appears briefly.

Colonel Hothling

minor

Also known as the Colonel

A military figure with a minor role.

Peters

minor

A servant or minor functionary.

Mr. Biggerthorpe

minor

Also known as Biggerthorpe

A character with a very limited appearance.