Character guide

Hercule Poirot

major

Also known as M. Hercule Poirot, M. Poirot, Mr. Poirot, Mr. Hercule Poirot, Moosior Poirot, Monsieur Poirot, Monsieur Hercule Poirot

The brilliant Belgian detective who investigates the sinister Big Four organization.

Captain Hastings

major

Also known as the good Hastings, M. le Capitaine, M. le Capitaine Hastings

Poirot's loyal friend and narrator, who assists in the investigation.

Inspector Japp

supporting

Also known as the worthy Japp, Japp

A Scotland Yard inspector who collaborates with Poirot on the case.

Abe Ryland

major

Also known as Mr. Ryland, Ryland, Mr. Abe Ryland, the real Ryland

A wealthy American financier and key member of the Big Four.

Li Chang Yen

major

Also known as Chang Yen

A Chinese mastermind and one of the leaders of the Big Four.

Dr. Savaronoff

supporting

Also known as Savaronoff, the great Savaronoff

A brilliant scientist whose disappearance triggers the investigation.

Madame Olivier

major

Also known as Madame

A famous French chemist and member of the Big Four.

John Ingles

supporting

Also known as Mr. John Ingles, Mr. Ingles, Ingles

A secret service agent who aids Poirot against the Big Four.

Number Four

major

Also known as Number Two, Number Three, Meanwhile Number Four

A mysterious agent of the Big Four, often appearing in disguise.

Robert Grant

supporting

Also known as Grant

A young man involved in the case, suspected of being an agent.

Flossie Monro

supporting

Also known as Miss Flossie Monro, Miss Monro, Poor Flossie Monro

A young woman who becomes a victim of the Big Four's schemes.

Halliday

minor

Also known as M. Halliday, This M. Halliday, John Halliday

A man whose death is linked to the Big Four conspiracy.

Mr. Paynter

minor

Also known as Paynter

An elderly gentleman who is targeted by the Big Four.

Gerald Paynter

minor

Also known as Young Gerald Paynter, Young Paynter, young Paynter

The nephew of Mr. Paynter, suspected of involvement with the Big Four.

Dr. Quentin

minor

Also known as Quentin, Doctor Quentin

A doctor who treats a key witness and aids Poirot.

Ling

minor

Also known as Ah Ling

A Chinese servant who works for Li Chang Yen.

Achille Poirot

supporting

Also known as Achille, M. Achille Poirot, Achille Poirot—or

Poirot's twin brother, who impersonates him in a daring plan.

Gilmour Wilson

minor

Also known as Wilson, M. Gilmour Wilson

A scientist who assists Poirot with technical matters.

Claudie

minor

A French girl who becomes entangled in the Big Four's plot.

Dr. Ridgeway

minor

Also known as Ridgeway

A doctor who examines a poisoned victim.

Claud Darrell

minor

Also known as Mr. Claud Darrell, Mr. Darrell, The poor Mr. Darrell, this Mr. Darrell

A man who dies under mysterious circumstances.

M. Desjardeaux

minor

Also known as Desjardeaux

A French official who helps Poirot in his investigation.

Mrs. Templeton

minor

Also known as young Templeton, the young Templeton

A woman whose son is involved with the Big Four.

Ivan

minor

Also known as the honest Ivan

A Russian servant who provides information to Poirot.

Mrs. Pearson

minor

A housekeeper who witnesses a key event.

Mademoiselle Daviloff

minor

Also known as mademoiselle, Mademoiselle

A Russian woman who is a suspect in the case.

Mr. Templeton

minor

The father of young Templeton, involved in the conspiracy.

Sonia Daviloff

minor

Also known as Sonia

The daughter of Dr. Savaronoff, who is kidnapped.

Betsy Andrews

minor

Also known as Betsy, the good Betsy

A maid who helps Poirot with information.

Miss Martin

minor

Also known as Arthur Leversham Miss Martin

A secretary who is involved in the case.

Sydney Crowther

supporting

Also known as The Right Honourable Sydney Crowther, Crowther, Mr. Crowther, M. Crowther

A politician who is a member of the Big Four.

Dr. Treves

minor

A doctor who treats a poisoned character.

Inspector Meadows

minor

Also known as Inspector

A local police inspector who assists in the investigation.

Countess Vera Rossakoff

minor

Also known as the Countess Rossakoff, Rossakoff, Countess Vera Rossakoff, The Countess Vera Rossakoff

A glamorous Russian countess and former criminal associate.

Captain Harvey

minor

Also known as Harvey

A military man who is a suspect in the case.

Mr. Whalley

minor

Also known as Whalley, old Whalley

An old man who provides a clue to Poirot.

Mrs. Halliday

minor

Also known as Halliday

The wife of the murdered Halliday.

Mr. McNeil

minor

Also known as McNeil

A Scottish lawyer who assists Poirot.

Dr. Bolitho

minor

Also known as Bolitho

A doctor who examines a body.

Abraham Biggs

minor

Also known as This Biggs, alias Biggs

A criminal who impersonates Number Four.

Captain Kent

minor

A sea captain who transports a key character.

James

minor

A servant who works for the Big Four.

Mayerling

minor

A mysterious figure associated with the Big Four.

Hanwell

minor

A man from an asylum who delivers a warning.

Inez Veroneau

minor

Also known as Inez, ÄúAnd Inez Veroneau

A woman who is a victim of the Big Four.

Mr. Appleby

minor

Also known as Appleby

A police officer who assists in the case.

George

minor

Also known as Mr. Lloyd George

A brief reference to the British Prime Minister.

Ernest Luttrell

minor

A man who is suspected of being an agent.

Nurse Palmer

minor

A nurse who cares for a poisoned character.