Character guide

Mr. Hetherwick

major

Also known as Hetherwick, Mr. Guy Hetherwick

A young man drawn into a mystery involving a portrait and a potential fortune.

Mr. Matherfield

major

Also known as Matherfield

A key figure in the unfolding mystery, possibly connected to the crime.

Rhona Hannaford

major

Also known as Rhona, Hannaford

A young woman whose portrait and identity are central to the plot.

Lady Riversreade

supporting

Also known as Riversreade

An aristocratic woman with secrets connected to the mystery.

Dr. Cyprian Baseverie

supporting

Also known as Dr. Baseverie, Baseverie

A doctor involved in the investigation and events.

Mr. Mapperley

supporting

Also known as Mapperley

A character who appears in relation to the central mystery.

Major Penteney

supporting

Also known as Penteney

A military man who becomes involved in the case.

Superintendent Hannaford

supporting

Also known as Sellithwaite, Hannaford

A police superintendent investigating the mystery.

Madame Listorelle

supporting

Also known as Listorelle

A mysterious woman with an alias, connected to the crime.

Sergeant Robmore

supporting

Also known as Robmore

A police sergeant assisting in the investigation.

James Granett

supporting

Also known as Granett, Mr. James Granett

A man whose actions are tied to the central mystery.

Mr. Robert Hannaford

supporting

Also known as Robert Hannaford, Mr. Hannaford

A relative of Rhona Hannaford, involved in the plot.

Blenkinsop

minor

Also known as Mr. Blenkinsop

A character who appears in the narrative.

Mr. Hollis

minor

Also known as Hollis

A minor character in the story.

Dr. Charles Ambrose

minor

Also known as Dr. Ambrose, Ambrose

A doctor with a role in the unfolding events.

Miss Hannaford

minor

Also known as Hannaford

A female member of the Hannaford family.

Lord Morradale

minor

Also known as Morradale

A solicitor with country-squire habits, involved in the case.

Mrs. Whittingham

minor

Also known as the Honourable Mrs. Whittingham, Whittingham

A woman with a past connection to Sellithwaite.

Mr. Kenthwaite

minor

Also known as Kenthwaite

A minor character in the story.

Mr. Malladale

minor

Also known as Malladale, old Malladale

An older man who appears in the narrative.

Issy Goldmark

minor

Also known as Issy, Mr. Goldmark, Goldmark, Mr. Issy Goldmark

A character with a minor role in the plot.

Appleyard

minor

A minor character mentioned in the story.

Vivian

minor

A character with a brief appearance.

Mr. Macpherson

minor

Also known as Macpherson

A minor character in the narrative.

Detective-Sergeant Quigman

minor

Also known as Quigman

A detective involved in the police investigation.

Boxley

minor

A minor character in the story.

Mr. Garrowell

minor

Also known as Garrowell

A man employed by a madame, with a minor role.

Collison

minor

A minor character mentioned in the book.

Hudson

minor

A minor character in the narrative.

Mitchell

minor

A minor character with a brief role.

Mr. Isidore Goldmark

minor

Also known as Mr. Goldmark, Goldmark

A minor character, possibly related to Issy Goldmark.

Miss Featherstone

minor

Also known as Featherstone

A minor female character.

Marshall

minor

A minor character in the story.

Martin Charles Ledbitter

minor

Also known as Ledbitter

A minor character with a limited presence.

Sir John Riversreade

minor

Also known as old Sir John Riversreade, the late Sir John Riversreade

The deceased former lord of Riversreade Court.

Messrs. Culthwaite

minor

Also known as Culthwaite

A firm or family name mentioned in the story.

Mrs. Keeley

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Keeley

A minor character, possibly a landlady.

Mr. Penteney

minor

Also known as Penteney

A minor character, possibly related to Major Penteney.

Thomas Chillam

minor

Also known as Chillam

A minor character in the narrative.

W. H. Calkin

minor

Also known as Calkin

A minor character mentioned in the book.

Malter

minor

A minor character with a brief appearance.

Mr. Andrews

minor

Also known as Andrews

A minor character in the story.

Mr. C. Basing

minor

Also known as Mr. Basing, Basing

A minor character with a limited role.

Gandham

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Wintring

minor

A minor character with a brief mention.

Flowers

minor

A minor character in the narrative.

Mrs. Mallett

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.