# The Circular Staircase — Character guide

> Key figures in The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart.

- [Rachel Innes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/narrator.md): The narrator and aunt of Halsey and Gertrude, who rents the country house.
- [Halsey Innes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/halsey_innes.md): The narrator's nephew, involved in romance and mystery.
- [Gertrude Innes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/gertrude_innes.md): The narrator's niece, engaged to Jack Bailey.
- [Mr. Jamieson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mr_jamieson.md): A detective investigating the strange events at the house.
- [Louise Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/louise_armstrong.md): The daughter of the Armstrong family, in love with Halsey.
- [Thomas Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/thomas_johnson.md): The elderly caretaker of the country house.
- [Alexander Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/alexander_graham.md): A friend of Halsey who becomes involved in the mystery.
- [Jack Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/jack_bailey.md): Gertrude's fiancé, suspected of the murder.
- [Mrs. Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mrs_watson.md): A housekeeper with secrets about the Armstrong family.
- [Eliza Klinefelter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/eliza_klinefelter.md): A former servant with knowledge of the Armstrongs.
- [Doctor Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/doctor_stewart.md): A doctor who assists with the investigation.
- [Mr. Harton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mr_harton.md): A lawyer involved in the Armstrong estate.
- [Mr. Jarvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mr_jarvis.md): A man who provides information about the Armstrongs.
- [Mr. Innes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mr_innes.md): The narrator's brother and father of Halsey and Gertrude.
- [Nina Carrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/nina_carrington.md): A woman with a connection to Halsey's past.
- [Sam Bohannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/sam_bohannon.md): A local man who helps with the investigation.
- [Anne Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/anne_watson.md): Mrs. Watson's daughter, who tells her story.
- [Sam Huston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/huston.md): A man who provides information about the Armstrongs.
- [Mr. Jacob Trautman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/mr_jacob_trautman.md): A man who appears in connection with the bank.
- [Flinders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/characters/flinders.md): A man who appears in connection with the stables.

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