# The Hidden Staircase — Character guide

> Key figures in The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene.

- [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/nancy_drew.md): Teenage detective investigating strange occurrences at the Turnbull mansion.
- [Nathan Gombet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/nathan_gombet.md): Antagonist involved in the plot against the Turnbull sisters.
- [Carson Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/carson_drew.md): Nancy's father, a lawyer who becomes a prisoner during the mystery.
- [Floretta Turnbull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/floretta_turnbull.md): One of the elderly Turnbull sisters living in the haunted mansion.
- [Rosemary Turnbull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/rosemary_turnbull.md): The other elderly Turnbull sister, co-owner of the mansion.
- [Allie Horner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/allie_horner.md): A young girl who helps Nancy with information about the Turnbull house.
- [Abigail Rowen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/abigail_rowen.md): A woman connected to the Turnbull family and the mystery.
- [Helen Corning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/helen_corning.md): Nancy's friend who assists in the investigation.
- [Hannah Gruen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/hannah_gruen.md): The Drew family housekeeper who supports Nancy.
- [William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/william.md): A servant or worker at the Turnbull mansion.
- [John O'Conley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/john_oconley.md): A man involved in the events at the Turnbull house.
- [H. D. Fellows](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hidden_staircase_se/characters/h_d_fellows.md): A character mentioned in connection with the mystery.

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