# The Black Gang — Character guide

> Key figures in The Black Gang by H. C. McNeile.

- [Hugh Drummond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/hugh_drummond.md): The protagonist, a former soldier who leads the Black Gang against criminals.
- [Carl Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/carl_peterson.md): The main antagonist, a master criminal who opposes Drummond.
- [Sir Bryan Johnstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/sir_bryan_johnstone.md): A government official involved in the plot against Drummond.
- [Charles Latter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/charles_latter.md): An MP who goes mad and becomes a pawn in Peterson's schemes.
- [Phyllis Benton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/phyllis_benton.md): A young woman connected to the Latter family, caught in the intrigue.
- [Inspector McIver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/inspector_mciver.md): A Scotland Yard inspector who works with and against Drummond.
- [Count Zadowa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/count_zadowa.md): A foreign count who is part of Peterson's criminal network.
- [Delmorlick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/delmorlick.md): A firebrand agitator involved in the criminal plot.
- [Ted Jerningham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/ted_jerningham.md): A friend of Drummond who assists in the Black Gang's activities.
- [Peter Darrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/peter_darrell.md): A member of Drummond's circle, involved in the action.
- [Mr. William Atkinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/mr_william_atkinson.md): An alias used by a criminal working for Peterson.
- [Janet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/janet.md): A young girl connected to the Longmoor criminal enterprise.
- [Ginger Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/ginger_martin.md): A deceased member of the Black Gang, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Reverend Theodosius Longmoor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/reverend_theodosius_longmoor.md): A criminal mastermind posing as a clergyman, a major villain.
- [Yulowski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/yulowski.md): A redheaded Russian criminal working for Peterson.
- [Mr. Day](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/mr_day.md): A minor character, possibly a veteran of the Boer War.
- [Denny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/denny.md): A servant or housekeeper in the Drummond household.
- [Algy Longworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/algy_longworth.md): A friend of Drummond who assists in the Black Gang.
- [Flash Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/flash_jim.md): A criminal associate of Peterson's gang.
- [Sir John Manton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/sir_john_manton.md): A government official, possibly the Home Secretary.
- [Toby Sinclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/toby_sinclair.md): A friend of Drummond, part of his social circle.
- [Sir John Haverton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/sir_john_haverton.md): A government official involved in the plot.
- [Snooks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/snooks.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.
- [Lady Manton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/lady_manton.md): Wife of Sir John Manton, appears in social scenes.
- [Tumkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/tumkins.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Jerry Seymour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/jerry_seymour.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Irma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/irma.md): A female associate of Peterson, possibly a spy or accomplice.
- [Cohen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/cohen.md): A minor character who suffers misfortune in the plot.
- [Mrs. Drummond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/mrs_drummond.md): Hugh Drummond's wife, mentioned but not a major presence.
- [Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/bill.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [John Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/john_smith.md): A generic name used as an alias or minor character.
- [Franz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/franz.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or foreign associate.
- [Mrs. Tattle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/mrs_tattle.md): A minor character, possibly a gossip or servant.
- [Mac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/mac.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Granger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/granger.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Dorothy Manton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/dorothy_manton.md): Daughter of Sir John Manton, appears in social scenes.
- [Forbes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/forbes.md): A minor character, possibly a secretary or companion.
- [Miss Farreydale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/miss_farreydale.md): A minor character, possibly a social acquaintance.
- [Lord Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/lord_staveley.md): A minor character, possibly a peer or official.
- [Miss Longmoor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/miss_longmoor.md): A female relative of the Reverend Longmoor.
- [Lady Meltrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_gang_se/characters/lady_meltrose.md): A minor socialite mentioned in the narrative.

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