Character guide

Mr. Burton

major

Also known as Burton

A detective investigating the central mystery of the dead letter.

James Argyll

major

Also known as James, Jim, cousin James

A young man entangled in the mystery and family secrets.

Eleanor Argyll

major

Also known as Eleanor, Miss Eleanor, Norah

A central female character with a tragic past and hidden knowledge.

Nora

major

Also known as little Nora, Little Nora, Lenore, Miss Lenore, little Lenore, Miss Nora, Poor Nora

A young girl whose fate is tied to the dead letter mystery.

George Thorley

supporting

Also known as George, Doctor Thorley, Thorley, Doctor George Thorley, that Thorley

A doctor and key figure in the unfolding events.

Leesy Sullivan

supporting

Also known as Leesy, Sullivan, this Leesy Sullivan

A woman with connections to the Argyll family and the mystery.

Mr. Argyll

supporting

Also known as Argyll, young Argyll

The patriarch of the Argyll family, involved in the central conflict.

Miss Sullivan

supporting

Also known as this Miss Sullivan

A relative or acquaintance of the Sullivan family, present in key scenes.

Mary Argyll

supporting

Also known as Mary, cousin Mary, the Virgin Mary

A member of the Argyll family, often referenced in domestic scenes.

Henry Moreland

supporting

Also known as Moreland, Henry, young Moreland, poor Moreland, poor Henry

A young man whose death is central to the mystery.

Dr. Seltzer

supporting

Also known as Doctor Seltzer, the wily Doctor Seltzer

A physician who provides medical insights into the case.

Richard Redfield

supporting

Also known as Richard, Redfield, Mr. Redfield, Poor Richard, Mr. Richard

A man with a mysterious past connected to the dead letter.

Mrs. Scott

minor

Also known as correct Mrs. Scott

A housekeeper or matronly figure in the story.

Don Miguel

minor

Also known as The Don, This Don Miguel, the Don

A Spanish or foreign character involved in the plot.

Miss Argyll

minor

Also known as Argyll

Another female member of the Argyll household.

Molly

minor

Also known as Miss Molly, Marie

A servant or young woman in the Argyll circle.

John Argyll

minor

Also known as John

A male relative of the Argyll family.

Mr. Browne

minor

Also known as Browne

A minor character who appears in social contexts.

Johnny

minor

Also known as little Johnny

A child character, possibly a servant or family member.

Maggie

minor

Also known as Margret

A servant or young woman in the household.

Bagley

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

John Owen

minor

A man who calls for letters at Peekskill, briefly mentioned.

Mrs. Moreland

minor

Mother or relative of Henry Moreland.

Mrs. Barber

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or servant.

Tasso

minor

A pet or minor named entity in the story.