Character guide

Nancy Drew

major

Also known as Nancy, Drew, Miss Drew

Teenage detective who investigates the mysterious bungalow and helps her friend Laura.

Laura Pendleton

major

Also known as Laura, Poor Laura

Nancy's friend who is caught in a dangerous situation involving her guardian.

Jacob Aborn

supporting

Also known as Aborn, Mr. Aborn, the real Mr. Aborn

Laura's guardian who is impersonated by a criminal.

Stumpy Dowd

supporting

Also known as Stumpy, Dowd

A criminal involved in the plot against Laura and her guardian.

Helen Corning

supporting

Also known as Helen, Helen Corning

Nancy's friend who accompanies her during the investigation.

Carson Drew

supporting

Also known as Mr. Drew

Nancy's father, a respected lawyer who advises her.

Hannah Gruen

minor

Also known as Hannah

The Drew family's housekeeper who cares for Nancy.

Laure

minor

A minor character mentioned briefly in the narrative.