# The Clue — Character guide

> Key figures in The Clue by Carolyn Wells.

- [Schuyler Carleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/schuyler_carleton.md): A wealthy, enigmatic man whose household is central to the mystery.
- [Rob Fessenden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/rob_fessenden.md): A determined detective investigating the case with personal stakes.
- [Madeleine Van Norman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/madeleine_van_norman.md): A beautiful and wealthy young woman at the heart of the Van Norman family.
- [Kitty French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/kitty_french.md): A lively, perceptive young woman and friend to Madeleine.
- [Elizabeth Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/elizabeth_morton.md): A mysterious visitor whose arrival triggers the central events.
- [Tom Willard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/tom_willard.md): A loyal friend and confidant to several characters.
- [Cicely Dupuy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/cicely_dupuy.md): A troubled young woman with secrets connected to the crime.
- [Fleming Stone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/fleming_stone.md): A brilliant detective brought in to solve the case.
- [Molly Gardner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/molly_gardner.md): A young woman with a connection to the Van Norman household.
- [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/mrs_markham.md): A housekeeper or matron in the household.
- [Miss Burt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/miss_burt.md): A young woman whose testimony proves crucial.
- [Doctor Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/doctor_leonard.md): Another physician involved in the investigation.
- [Richard Van Norman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/richard_van_norman.md): The deceased patriarch of the Van Norman family.
- [Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/hunt.md): A minor character involved in the investigation.
- [Slim Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/slim_jim.md): A shady character with possible involvement in the crime.
- [Tripp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_clue_se/characters/tripp.md): A minor character who appears during the investigation.

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