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The Canary Murder Case · Chapter
Characters of the Book explained
This chapter lists the principal characters of the novel, including Philo Vance, District Attorney John F.-X.
What happens
This chapter lists the principal characters of the novel, including Philo Vance, District Attorney John F.-X. Markham, the victim Margaret Odell, and various suspects, investigators, and other figures involved in the case.
Characters to notice
- Philo Vance
Listed as a central character in the book.
- John F.-X. Markham
District Attorney of New York County.
- Margaret Odell
The victim, known as the 'Canary,' a Broadway beauty and ex-Follies girl.
- Amy Gibson
Margaret Odell's maid.
- Ernest Heath
Sergeant of the Homicide Bureau.