# The Cask — Character guide

> Key figures in The Cask by Freeman Wills Crofts.

- [Mr. Georges La Touche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_georges_la_touche.md): A central figure in the mystery, whose actions and secrets drive the plot.
- [Mr. Felix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_felix.md): A key detective or amateur sleuth who investigates the cask mystery.
- [M. Boirac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/m_boirac.md): A suspect in the case, husband of the deceased Annette Boirac.
- [M. Lefarge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/m_lefarge.md): A French detective who works alongside Inspector Burnley.
- [Inspector Burnley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/inspector_burnley.md): The Scotland Yard inspector leading the investigation.
- [Annette Boirac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/annette_boirac.md): The deceased woman whose body is found in the cask.
- [Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/clifford.md): A lawyer or associate involved in the case.
- [Mr. Broughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_broughton.md): A character connected to the shipping of the cask.
- [Dr. William Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/dr_william_martin.md): A medical professional who examines the body.
- [M. Le Gautier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/m_le_gautier.md): A French contact or suspect in the investigation.
- [Mr. Avery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_avery.md): A minor character who provides information.
- [François](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/francois.md): A servant or employee in the Boirac household.
- [Mr. Harkness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_harkness.md): A minor character who appears in the investigation.
- [Watty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/watty.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [M. Chauvet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/m_chauvet.md): A French character involved in the plot.
- [Lucius Heppenstall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/lucius_heppenstall.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.
- [Walter Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/walter_palmer.md): A minor character mentioned in the investigation.
- [Mr. Henry Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mr_henry_gordon.md): A minor character, possibly a business contact.
- [Messrs. Dupierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/messrs_dupierre.md): A firm or individuals involved in shipping.
- [Miss Gladys Devine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/miss_gladys_devine.md): A celebrated actress mentioned in the story.
- [Mrs. Bridget Murphy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/mrs_bridget_murphy.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper.
- [Sergeant Hastings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/sergeant_hastings.md): A police sergeant assisting the investigation.
- [Captain M'Nabb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cask_se/characters/captain_mnabb.md): A minor character, possibly a sea captain.

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