Character guide

Sir Everard Dominey

major

Also known as Dominey, Everard Dominey, Sir Everard, The Everard, Honourable Sir

English aristocrat returning from Africa, entangled in a dangerous impersonation plot.

Mr. Seaman

major

Also known as Otto Seaman, Herr Seaman

German spymaster orchestrating the impersonation scheme for imperial purposes.

Rosamund Dominey

major

Also known as Rosamund

Sir Everard's troubled wife, haunted by past trauma and secrets.

Princess Eiderstrom

major

Also known as Stephanie, Princess, Stephanie Eiderstrom, the Princess Stephanie of Eiderstrom

Glamorous and manipulative German princess with ties to the espionage network.

Baron Leopold Von Ragastein

major

Also known as Von Ragastein, Leopold, Leopold Von Ragastein

German nobleman whose identity is assumed by the protagonist.

Mr. John Lambert Mangan

supporting

Also known as Mr. Mangan, Mangan, Bertram, John

Friend and confidant of Sir Everard, involved in unraveling the mystery.

Prince Terniloff

supporting

Also known as The Prince, Terniloff, Prince Von Terniloff, Von Terniloff

German diplomat navigating political intrigue in England.

Caroline

supporting

Mysterious woman connected to the Dominey household and past events.

Roger Unthank

supporting

Also known as poor Roger, Roger

Deceased former suitor of Rosamund, whose death haunts the present.

Mrs. Unthank

supporting

Mother of Roger Unthank, bitter and seeking answers about her son's fate.

Middleton

supporting

Also known as Mr. Middleton, the faithful Middleton

Loyal butler at Dominey Hall, serving the family for years.

Parkins

minor

Also known as Mr. Parkins

Valet to Sir Everard, observant and discreet.

Eddy Pelham

minor

Also known as Eddy, Pelham

Friend of Sir Everard from his African days, with a roguish charm.

Squire Dominey

minor

Also known as Squire

Elderly relative and former master of Dominey Hall.

Doctor Schmidt

minor

Also known as Schmidt

German physician involved in the espionage plot.

Johann Wolff

minor

Also known as Wolff, this Johann Wolff

German agent working under Seaman's orders.

Doctor Harrison

minor

Also known as Harrison, Doctor

Local physician attending to Rosamund's health.

Mr. Ludwig Miller

minor

Also known as Ludwig Miller, Miller, Mr. Miller

German businessman with connections to the spy ring.

Rachael Unthank

minor

Sister of Roger Unthank, living in the shadow of family tragedy.

The Kaiser

minor

Also known as Wilhelm

German Emperor referenced as the ultimate authority behind the plot.

Siggy Devinter

minor

Also known as Devinter

Minor acquaintance from Sir Everard's past in Africa.

Captain Bartram

minor

British officer involved in intelligence matters.

The Right Honourable Gerald Watson

minor

Also known as Mr. Watson

British politician and government figure.

Lord St. Omar

minor

Also known as St. Omar

Aristocratic acquaintance in London society.

Miss Felbrigg

minor

Young woman in the social circle of the Domineys.

Mr. Lees

minor

Also known as Lees

Local tradesman or servant with minor interactions.

Lord Wendermere

minor

Nobleman mentioned in passing at social events.

Lady Maddeley

minor

Also known as Maddeley

Society hostess in London.

The Duchess

minor

Also known as Duchess

Unnamed duchess appearing in high-society scenes.

Freda

minor

Servant or minor female character at Dominey Hall.

Maurice

minor

Also known as Dear Maurice

Correspondent or friend mentioned in letters.

Doctor Stillwell

minor

Also known as Stillwell

Medical professional consulted in the story.