# The Crime at Black Dudley — Character guide

> Key figures in The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham.

- [Dr. George Abbershaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/george_abbershaw.md): A doctor and amateur sleuth drawn into the mystery at Black Dudley.
- [Albert Campion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/albert_campion.md): An enigmatic and resourceful guest who aids in solving the crime.
- [Wyatt Petrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/wyatt_petrie.md): A young man involved in the events at Black Dudley.
- [Michael Prenderby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/michael_prenderby.md): A guest at Black Dudley, often called by his surname.
- [Martin Watt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/martin_watt.md): A character who provides explanations later in the story.
- [Meggie Oliphant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/meggie_oliphant.md): A young woman present at the house party.
- [Chris Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/chris_kennedy.md): A guest who scores a try in a rugby-like game.
- [Benjamin Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/benjamin_dawlish.md): An older man with a heavy face, involved in the plot.
- [Mrs. Meade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/mrs_meade.md): A militant woman who takes charge at Black Dudley.
- [Dr. White Whitby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/dr_white_whitby.md): An older doctor present at the house party.
- [Colonel Gordon Coombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/colonel_gordon_coombe.md): A deceased colonel whose death sparks the mystery.
- [Jesse Gideon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/jesse_gideon.md): A mysterious figure associated with the dagger.
- [Anne Edgeware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/anne_edgeware.md): A terrified young woman at the house party.
- [Mr. Haywhistle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/mr_haywhistle.md): A minor character mentioned at the house party.
- [Jeanne Dacre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/jeanne_dacre.md): A young woman, possibly a relative of a guest.
- [Guffy Randall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/guffy_randall.md): A guest at Black Dudley with a nickname.
- [Wendon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/wendon.md): A character mentioned briefly in the narrative.
- [Inspector Pillow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/inspector_pillow.md): A police inspector investigating the crime.
- [Simister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crime_at_black_dudley_se/characters/simister.md): A mysterious character with a sinister name.

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