# The Dead Letter — Character guide

> Key figures in The Dead Letter by Metta Victor.

- [Mr. Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mr_burton.md): A detective investigating the central mystery of the dead letter.
- [James Argyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/james_argyll.md): A young man entangled in the mystery and family secrets.
- [Eleanor Argyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/eleanor_argyll.md): A central female character with a tragic past and hidden knowledge.
- [Nora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/nora.md): A young girl whose fate is tied to the dead letter mystery.
- [George Thorley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/george_thorley.md): A doctor and key figure in the unfolding events.
- [Leesy Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/leesy_sullivan.md): A woman with connections to the Argyll family and the mystery.
- [Mr. Argyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mr_argyll.md): The patriarch of the Argyll family, involved in the central conflict.
- [Miss Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/miss_sullivan.md): A relative or acquaintance of the Sullivan family, present in key scenes.
- [Mary Argyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mary_argyll.md): A member of the Argyll family, often referenced in domestic scenes.
- [Henry Moreland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/henry_moreland.md): A young man whose death is central to the mystery.
- [Dr. Seltzer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/dr_seltzer.md): A physician who provides medical insights into the case.
- [Richard Redfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/richard_redfield.md): A man with a mysterious past connected to the dead letter.
- [Mrs. Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mrs_scott.md): A housekeeper or matronly figure in the story.
- [Don Miguel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/don_miguel.md): A Spanish or foreign character involved in the plot.
- [Miss Argyll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/miss_argyll.md): Another female member of the Argyll household.
- [Molly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/molly.md): A servant or young woman in the Argyll circle.
- [Mr. Browne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mr_browne.md): A minor character who appears in social contexts.
- [Johnny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/johnny.md): A child character, possibly a servant or family member.
- [Maggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/maggie.md): A servant or young woman in the household.
- [Bagley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/bagley.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [John Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/john_owen.md): A man who calls for letters at Peekskill, briefly mentioned.
- [Mrs. Barber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/mrs_barber.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or servant.
- [Tasso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_dead_letter_se/characters/tasso.md): A pet or minor named entity in the story.

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