Character guide

Mr. Kara

major

Also known as Kara, Remington Kara, Kara Rumo, old Kara

A mysterious and wealthy man involved in a complex plot with John Lexman.

John Lexman

major

Also known as Lexman, Mr. Lexman, John, old Lexman

A writer entangled in a dangerous conspiracy and a murder accusation.

T. X. Meredith

major

Also known as Mr. Meredith, Thomas Xavier Meredith, Tommy, Thomas Xavier

A detective and friend of John Lexman, investigating the case.

Grace Lexman

major

Also known as Grace, Mrs. Lexman, Grace Terrell, poor Grace

John Lexman's wife, caught in the turmoil of the events.

Superintendent Mansus

supporting

Also known as Mr. Mansus, XI Superintendent Mansus

A police superintendent assisting in the investigation.

Fred Fisher

supporting

Also known as Fisher, Mr. Fred Fisher, Mr. Fisher

A friend of John Lexman who becomes a suspect.

George Gathercole

supporting

Also known as Gathercole, Mr. George Gathercole, Mr. Gathercole

A servant or associate involved in the mystery.

Belinda Mary Bartholomew

supporting

Also known as Belinda Mary, Miss Bartholomew, Miss Belinda, Belinda, Mary

A young woman connected to the Bartholomew family.

Mr. Vassalaro

supporting

Also known as Vassalaro

A Greek associate of Mr. Kara with a shady past.

Miss Holland

minor

A secretary or assistant in the story.

The Tall Turk

supporting

Also known as the Turk, The Turk, Turk

A menacing figure working for Mr. Kara.

The Greek

minor

Also known as the Greek

A mysterious Greek character involved in the plot.

Sir George Haley

minor

Also known as George, Sir George

A baronet and acquaintance of the Lexmans.

Salvolio

minor

A mysterious figure mentioned in connection with the crime.

Lady Bartholomew

minor

Also known as Lady Mary Bartholomew

Mother of Belinda Mary Bartholomew.

Hussein Effendi

minor

Also known as Effendi, Hiabam Hussein Effendi, Hussein

A Turkish official or associate of Kara.

Mrs. Cassley

minor

Also known as the astounded Mrs. Cassley

A woman who appears in a scene with the characters.

Mrs. Beale

minor

Also known as the terrified Mrs. Beale

A housekeeper or servant who is frightened by events.

The Frenchman

minor

A minor character of French nationality.

Lord Henry Gratham

minor

Also known as Henry Gratham, Harry

A nobleman mentioned in the narrative.

O'Grady

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.

Curious Mike

minor

A minor character with a curious nature.

Mary Ann

minor

A maid or servant in the household.

Poropulos

minor

A Greek character, possibly an associate of Vassalaro.

Sir William Bartholomew

minor

Also known as Sir William, William Bartholomew

Father of Belinda Mary Bartholomew.

The Abigail

minor

Also known as Abigail

A servant or attendant character.