Character guide

Denzil Cantercot

major

Also known as Mr. Denzil Cantercot, Mr. Cantercot, Cantercot

A poet and journalist entangled in the murder mystery, with a complex personal life.

George Grodman

major

Also known as Mr. Grodman, Mr. George Grodman

A retired detective who becomes a key figure in the investigation of the Bow Mystery.

Tom Mortlake

major

Also known as Mortlake, Tom

A young man suspected of murder, with a romantic connection to Jessie Dymond.

Edward Wimp

major

Also known as Mr. Edward Wimp, Mr. Wimp, Wimp

A shrewd detective determined to solve the murder, often clashing with Grodman.

Mrs. Drabdump

supporting

Also known as Poor dear Mrs. Drabdump

The landlady of the house where the murder occurs, a key witness.

Peter Crowl

supporting

Also known as Crowl

A neighbor and witness with a volatile temper, involved in the case.

Arthur Constant

supporting

Also known as Mr. Arthur Constant, Mr. Constant, Constant

The victim of the murder, a quiet and scholarly man.

Jessie Dymond

supporting

Also known as Jessie, Miss Dymond

A young woman romantically linked to Tom Mortlake, whose fate is intertwined with the mystery.

Mrs. Crowl

minor

Also known as VI Mrs. Crowl

Peter Crowl's wife, a minor character in the household.

Mr. Gladstone

minor

Also known as Gladstone

A historical figure mentioned in passing, not a direct character.

Robert Spigot

minor

Also known as Mr. Robert Spigot, Mr. Spigot, Spigot

A barrister involved in the legal proceedings of the case.

Jane

minor

A servant or minor household figure, briefly mentioned.

Sir Charles Brown-Harland

minor

Also known as Brown-Harland, Sir Charles

A barrister involved in the trial, a minor legal figure.

Dr. Robinson

minor

A doctor who examines the body, providing medical evidence.

Wilfred Wimp

minor

Also known as Wilfred

Edward Wimp's son, a minor character in the detective's household.

Lucy Brent

minor

Also known as Lucy

A young woman acquainted with the characters, briefly mentioned.

Katie

minor

Also known as Kitty

A minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Templeton

minor

Also known as Mr. Templeton

A minor character, possibly a legal or police figure.

Sergeant Runnymede

minor

A police sergeant assisting in the investigation.

Police Constable Williams

minor

A uniformed police officer on duty during the case.

Sandy Sanderson

minor

Also known as Mr. Sanderson, Mr. Sandy Sanderson

A minor character, possibly a journalist or acquaintance.

Inspector Howlett

minor

A police inspector involved in the early investigation.