# The Clue of the Twisted Candle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Clue of the Twisted Candle by Edgar Wallace.

- [Mr. Kara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/mr_kara.md): A mysterious and wealthy man involved in a complex plot with John Lexman.
- [John Lexman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/john_lexman.md): A writer entangled in a dangerous conspiracy and a murder accusation.
- [T. X. Meredith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/t_x_meredith.md): A detective and friend of John Lexman, investigating the case.
- [Grace Lexman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/grace_lexman.md): John Lexman's wife, caught in the turmoil of the events.
- [Superintendent Mansus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/mansus.md): A police superintendent assisting in the investigation.
- [Fred Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/fred_fisher.md): A friend of John Lexman who becomes a suspect.
- [George Gathercole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/gathercole.md): A servant or associate involved in the mystery.
- [Belinda Mary Bartholomew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/belinda_mary_bartholomew.md): A young woman connected to the Bartholomew family.
- [Mr. Vassalaro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/vassalaro.md): A Greek associate of Mr. Kara with a shady past.
- [The Greek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/the_greek.md): A mysterious Greek character involved in the plot.
- [Sir George Haley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/sir_george_haley.md): A baronet and acquaintance of the Lexmans.
- [Salvolio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/salvolio.md): A mysterious figure mentioned in connection with the crime.
- [Hussein Effendi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/hussein_effendi.md): A Turkish official or associate of Kara.
- [Mrs. Cassley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/mrs_cassley.md): A woman who appears in a scene with the characters.
- [Mrs. Beale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/mrs_beale.md): A housekeeper or servant who is frightened by events.
- [The Frenchman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/the_frenchman.md): A minor character of French nationality.
- [O'Grady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/o_grady.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.
- [Curious Mike](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/curious_mike.md): A minor character with a curious nature.
- [Poropulos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_of_the_twisted_candle_se/characters/poropulos.md): A Greek character, possibly an associate of Vassalaro.

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