Character guide

John Thorndyke

major

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

Brilliant detective and medical jurist who unravels the mystery of John Bellingham's disappearance.

Arthur Jellicoe

major

Also known as Mr. Jellicoe, Jellicoe, Arthur Jellicoe

An eccentric Egyptologist and key witness with knowledge of the Bellingham family secrets.

John Bellingham

major

Also known as Mr. John Bellingham, Bellingham, the late John Bellingham, Poor John Bellingham

The missing man whose mysterious disappearance drives the central investigation.

Godfrey Bellingham

major

Also known as Mr. Godfrey Bellingham, Godfrey, Mr. Bellingham

John Bellingham's brother and a suspect in the disappearance.

George Hurst

supporting

Also known as Mr. Hurst, Hurst, George

A solicitor involved in the Bellingham family legal affairs.

Miss Bellingham

supporting

Also known as Bellingham, Murdered Man Miss Bellingham

Daughter of John Bellingham, caught in the family turmoil.

Miss Oman

supporting

Also known as Poor Miss Oman

A friend or relative of the Bellinghams who provides key information.

Jervis

supporting

Also known as Doctor Jervis

Thorndyke's assistant and friend who aids in the investigation.

Ruth Bellingham

supporting

Also known as Ruth, Bellingham

A young woman connected to the Bellingham family and romantic interest.

Dr. Norbury

supporting

Also known as Norbury, Doctor Norbury

A medical professional who examines evidence in the case.

Inspector Badger

supporting

Also known as Badger, Mr. Badger

A police inspector investigating John Bellingham's disappearance.

Mr. Loram

minor

A witness or associate in the legal proceedings.

Doctor Berkeley

minor

Also known as Berkeley, Dr. Berkeley

A medical doctor who provides testimony.

Paul Berkeley

minor

Also known as Berkeley, Paul

A younger man possibly related to Doctor Berkeley.

Polton

minor

Also known as the trusty Polton

Thorndyke's loyal laboratory assistant.

Uncle John

minor

Also known as poor Uncle John, Poor old Uncle John

Affectionate name for John Bellingham used by family.

The Judge

minor

Also known as the judge, the Judge

Presiding judge in the probate court proceedings.

Doctor Barnard

minor

Also known as Barnard, Dick Barnard

A doctor who appears in the narrative.

Pope

minor

Also known as Mr. Pope

A minor character involved in the case.

Mr. Marchmont

minor

Also known as Marchmont, old Gray

A solicitor from Gray's Inn.

Adolphus

minor

A minor character mentioned in the story.

Dr. Summers

minor

Also known as Summers, Doctor Summers

A medical professional consulted in the case.

Mrs. Gummer

minor

A housekeeper or servant in the Bellingham household.

Mrs. Jablett

minor

A woman connected to the Bellingham family.

Mr. Heath

minor

Also known as Heath

A minor character in the legal proceedings.

Davis

minor

Also known as Constable Davis

A police constable assisting in the investigation.

Nevill

minor

A character mentioned in the story.

Artemidorus

minor

Also known as XVI O Artemidorus

An ancient author referenced in the Egyptological discussions.

Sebek-hotep

minor

Also known as Sebek

An ancient Egyptian figure mentioned in the story.

Osiris

minor

Also known as the good Osiris

Egyptian god of the dead, referenced in the narrative.

Miss Dobbs

minor

Also known as Dobbs

A minor female character.

Jacob

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Dr. Brandon

minor

A doctor briefly mentioned.

Herr Lederbogen

minor

Also known as Lederbogen

A German scholar or acquaintance.

Mr. Finneymore

minor

A minor character in the story.

Tahuti

minor

Also known as Tahuti Jellicoe

An Egyptian deity or alias used by Jellicoe.

Horus

minor

Egyptian god mentioned in the Egyptological context.

Sir Morgan Bennett

minor

Also known as Sir Morgan

A baronet or dignitary mentioned in the story.