Character guide

Dr. Thorndyke

major

Also known as Dr. John Thorndyke, Thorndyke, John Thorndyke

Brilliant detective and medical jurist who unravels the mystery.

Marion D'Arblay

major

Also known as Miss D'Arblay, Miss Boler—Marion D'Arblay, D'Arblay, Marion

Young woman at the center of the mystery, threatened by hidden dangers.

Mr. Bendelow

major

Also known as Simon Bendelow, Mr. Simon Bendelow, Bendelow

Deceased man whose death triggers the investigation.

Polton

supporting

Also known as Mr. Polton

Thorndyke's loyal and resourceful laboratory assistant.

Detective-Superintendent Miller

supporting

Also known as Miller, Superintendent, Superintendent Miller

Police detective investigating the case, often at odds with Thorndyke.

Mr. Morris

supporting

Also known as Morris

Husband of Mrs. Morris, involved in the Bendelow affair.

Mrs. Morris

supporting

Also known as the executrix—a Mrs. Morris, Morris

Executrix of Bendelow's estate, with a hidden agenda.

Stephen Gray

supporting

Also known as Gray, Dr. Gray, Dr. Stephen Gray

Doctor and friend of Thorndyke who assists in the investigation.

Miss Dewsnep

supporting

Elderly woman with knowledge of the D'Arblay family secrets.

Dr. Usher

minor

Also known as Usher

Local physician involved in the case.

Crile

minor

Also known as Mr. Crile, old Crile

Deceased man whose past connects to the mystery.

Dr. Cropper

minor

Also known as Cropper

Medical professional consulted during the investigation.

Miss Boler

minor

Also known as Boler

Marion D'Arblay's companion or relative.

Dr. Cornish

minor

Also known as Cornish

Another doctor who appears in the narrative.

Wilson

minor

American character involved in the plot.

Sarah Elizabeth Morris

minor

Also known as Sarah, Morris

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris.

Julius D'Arblay

minor

Also known as D'Arblay

Relative of Marion D'Arblay, possibly deceased.

Arabella

minor

Also known as Ferocious Arabella

A fierce dog owned by a character.

Inspector Follett

minor

Also known as Follett

Police inspector who makes an early discovery.

Barber

minor

Also known as ex-Sergeant Barber, Sergeant Barber

Former police sergeant assisting the investigation.

Jonathan Crile

minor

Also known as Crile, Jonathan

Son of old Crile, with a role in the mystery.

Mr. Miller

minor

Also known as Miller

Possibly a relative of Superintendent Miller.

Mr. Plonk

minor

Also known as Plonk

Minor character with a brief appearance.

Miss Bonington

minor

Acquaintance of the D'Arblay family.

Mr. D'Arblay

minor

Also known as Mr. J. D'Arblay, J. D'Arblay

Marion's father, mentioned but not present.

Dr. Garroll

minor

Doctor mentioned in passing.

Solomon Usher

minor

Also known as Usher

Relative of Dr. Usher.

John Roettier

minor

Also known as Roettier

Historical figure referenced in the plot.

Susan

minor

Servant in the D'Arblay household.

Sergeant Porter

minor

Police sergeant assisting Miller.

Mrs. Pepper

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Pepper

Minor character mentioned in the story.

Mrs. Bendelow

minor

Also known as Bendelow

Wife of Simon Bendelow.