# The Big Bow Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill.

- [Denzil Cantercot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/denzil_cantercot.md): A poet and journalist entangled in the murder mystery, with a complex personal life.
- [George Grodman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/grodman.md): A retired detective who becomes a key figure in the investigation of the Bow Mystery.
- [Tom Mortlake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/tom_mortlake.md): A young man suspected of murder, with a romantic connection to Jessie Dymond.
- [Edward Wimp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/edward_wimp.md): A shrewd detective determined to solve the murder, often clashing with Grodman.
- [Mrs. Drabdump](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/mrs_drabdump.md): The landlady of the house where the murder occurs, a key witness.
- [Peter Crowl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/peter_crowl.md): A neighbor and witness with a volatile temper, involved in the case.
- [Arthur Constant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/arthur_constant.md): The victim of the murder, a quiet and scholarly man.
- [Jessie Dymond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/jessie_dymond.md): A young woman romantically linked to Tom Mortlake, whose fate is intertwined with the mystery.
- [Mrs. Crowl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/mrs_crowl.md): Peter Crowl's wife, a minor character in the household.
- [Mr. Gladstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/mr_gladstone.md): A historical figure mentioned in passing, not a direct character.
- [Robert Spigot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/robert_spigot.md): A barrister involved in the legal proceedings of the case.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/jane.md): A servant or minor household figure, briefly mentioned.
- [Sir Charles Brown-Harland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/sir_charles_brown_harland.md): A barrister involved in the trial, a minor legal figure.
- [Dr. Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/dr_robinson.md): A doctor who examines the body, providing medical evidence.
- [Wilfred Wimp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/wilfred_wimp.md): Edward Wimp's son, a minor character in the detective's household.
- [Lucy Brent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/lucy_brent.md): A young woman acquainted with the characters, briefly mentioned.
- [Katie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/katie.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Templeton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/templeton.md): A minor character, possibly a legal or police figure.
- [Sergeant Runnymede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/sergeant_runnymede.md): A police sergeant assisting in the investigation.
- [Police Constable Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/police_constable_williams.md): A uniformed police officer on duty during the case.
- [Sandy Sanderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/sandy_sanderson.md): A minor character, possibly a journalist or acquaintance.
- [Inspector Howlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/characters/inspector_howlett.md): A police inspector involved in the early investigation.

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