Character guide

Joan Cowper

major

Also known as Joan, Miss Joan, Miss Cowper, Miss Joan Cowper

A determined young woman who investigates the murder and becomes romantically involved.

Carter Woodman

major

Also known as Woodman, Mr. Carter Woodman, Mr. Woodman

A key suspect and love interest, entangled in the family's secrets.

Sir Vernon Brooklyn

major

Also known as Sir Vernon, old Sir Vernon, Vernon Brooklyn, Vernon

The elderly patriarch whose will and death set the plot in motion.

Robert Ellery

major

Also known as Ellery, young Ellery, Sir Vernon Robert Ellery

A young man with a claim to the family fortune, involved in the mystery.

Walter Brooklyn

major

Also known as Walter, Mr. Walter Brooklyn, Inspector Blaikie, Blaikie

A police inspector investigating the murder, with a hidden past.

John Prinsep

major

Also known as Prinsep, Mr. Prinsep, Mr. John Prinsep

The murdered man, whose death triggers the investigation.

Charis Lang

supporting

Also known as Charis, Miss Lang, Inspector Blaikie

A mysterious woman connected to Walter Brooklyn's past.

Kitty Frensham

supporting

Also known as Kitty, Kitty Frensham Ellery

A lively young woman who marries into the Ellery family.

George Brooklyn

supporting

Also known as George, Mr. George Brooklyn, Mr. Brooklyn

Sir Vernon's son, a troubled figure with financial woes.

Mary Woodman

supporting

Also known as Mary, Marian, Miss Woodman, Miss Mary Woodman

Carter Woodman's sister, a gentle and supportive presence.

Superintendent Wilson

supporting

Also known as Wilson, Superintendent Wilson

A senior police officer overseeing the murder investigation.

Sir John Bunnery

supporting

Also known as Sir John, Bunnery, John Bunnery

A friend of the family and a magistrate involved in the case.

Harry Lucas

supporting

Also known as Lucas, Henry Lucas

A shady character with connections to the Brooklyn family.

Morgan

minor

Also known as Peter Morgan

A servant or associate involved in the household's secrets.

Bob

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Moorman

minor

Also known as Mr. Moorman

A lawyer or business associate of the family.

Marian Brooklyn

minor

Also known as Marian

A member of the Brooklyn family, possibly George's wife.

Will Jaxon

minor

Also known as Jaxon

A local man with knowledge of the family's affairs.

Porter

minor

Also known as Mr. Amos Porter, Mr. Porter

A servant or employee in the Brooklyn household.

George Mulligan

minor

Also known as Mulligan

A police constable assisting in the investigation.

Horace Mandleham

minor

Also known as Horace, Mandleham

A friend or acquaintance of the Brooklyn family.

Helen Woodman

minor

Also known as Helen

A relative of Carter Woodman, possibly his mother.

Isabelle Raven

minor

Also known as Isabelle

A woman with a past connection to the Brooklyn family.

Kitty Turner

minor

Also known as Kitty

A mysterious woman possibly linked to the murder.

Inspector Gibbs

minor

A police officer involved in the case.

Bill Adams

minor

Also known as Adams

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

Dr. Manton

minor

A doctor who examines the body or treats characters.

Mrs. Purvis

minor

Also known as Purvis

A housekeeper or servant in the Brooklyn household.

Mrs. Woodman

minor

Carter Woodman's mother, a minor family figure.

Carlyle

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.

Norah

minor

A servant or young woman in the household.

Agnes Dutch

minor

A minor female character with a brief role.

William Gloucester

minor

Also known as Gloucester

A historical name-drop with no sustained role.