# The Borough Treasurer — Character guide

> Key figures in The Borough Treasurer by J. S. Fletcher.

- [Mr. Mallalieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_mallalieu.md): A wealthy and influential man involved in the town's financial affairs.
- [Mr. Brereton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_brereton.md): A barrister who becomes entangled in the central mystery.
- [Lettie Cotherstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/lettie_cotherstone.md): The daughter of Mr. Cotherstone, a key figure in the unfolding events.
- [Mr. Cotherstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_cotherstone.md): A prominent townsman whose past actions drive the plot.
- [Miss Pett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/miss_pett.md): A woman with a sharp tongue and a role in the community.
- [Bert Stoner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/bert_stoner.md): A young man connected to the Cotherstone family.
- [Mr. Kitely](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_kitely.md): A former associate of Mr. Cotherstone with a grudge.
- [John Harborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/john_harborough.md): A man with a mysterious past linked to the main events.
- [Avice Harborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/avice_harborough.md): A young woman connected to John Harborough.
- [Mr. Bent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_bent.md): A solicitor involved in the legal aspects of the case.
- [Mrs. Hamthwaite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mrs_hamthwaite.md): An elderly woman who provides local gossip.
- [David Myler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/david_myler.md): A servant or employee of the Mallalieu family.
- [Mr. Garthwaite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_garthwaite.md): A local businessman and associate of Cotherstone.
- [Mr. Wraythwaite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_wraythwaite.md): A mysterious figure from the past with a secret.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/the_doctor.md): The local physician who examines the victim.
- [Lawyer Tallington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/lawyer_tallington.md): A solicitor involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Mr. Pursey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_pursey.md): An old man who provides information to the police.
- [Major Stilman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/major_stilman.md): A military man who appears in the story.
- [Mr. Mayor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mr_mayor.md): The mayor of the town, involved in official matters.
- [Councillor Northrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/councillor_northrop.md): A town councillor with a role in local politics.
- [John Mallows](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/john_mallows.md): A partner in the firm Mallows & Chidforth.
- [Mark Chidforth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mark_chidforth.md): A partner in the firm Mallows & Chidforth.
- [Mrs. Battley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_borough_treasurer_se/characters/mrs_battley.md): A woman who appears briefly in the narrative.

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