# The Incredulity of Father Brown — Character guide

> Key figures in The Incredulity of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton.

- [Father Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/father_brown.md): A seemingly naive Catholic priest who solves mysteries through his deep understanding of human nature.
- [Gideon Wise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/gideon_wise.md): A wealthy and influential man whose death sets events in motion.
- [Harry Payne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/harry_payne.md): A young man involved in the mysteries surrounding Gideon Wise.
- [Martin Wood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/martin_wood.md): A character who interacts with Father Brown in various investigations.
- [Mr. Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/mr_byrne.md): A man connected to the events surrounding the Wise family.
- [Warren Wynd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/warren_wynd.md): A celebrated figure whose story is central to one of the mysteries.
- [Fiennes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/fiennes.md): A man with a staring gaze involved in a mystery.
- [John Adams Race](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/john_adams_race.md): A detective or investigator who works alongside Father Brown.
- [Nares](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/nares.md): A character involved in the nautical or coastal mysteries.
- [Arnold Aylmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/arnold_aylmer.md): A brooding and eccentric man whose fate is tied to a mystery.
- [Paul T. Tarrant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/paul_t_tarrant.md): A man with a staring gaze, involved in a strange case.
- [Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/mendoza.md): An old man connected to a mystery involving a curse.
- [Drage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/drage.md): A man involved in the events surrounding a golden cross.
- [Mr. Horne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/mr_horne.md): A poet or literary figure involved in a mystery.
- [John Wilton Horder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/john_wilton_horder.md): A man whose death or disappearance is a key plot point.
- [Professor Smaill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/professor_smaill.md): A famous professor who becomes a victim or suspect.
- [Fenner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/fenner.md): A man involved in the mystery of the dagger with wings.
- [Mr. Vandam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/mr_vandam.md): A wealthy oil magnate involved in a mystery.
- [Alvarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/alvarez.md): A character involved in the mystery of the Darnaways.
- [Brander Merton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/brander_merton.md): An old man whose family is cursed or haunted.
- [Jake Halket](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/jake_halket.md): A blasphemous blackguard involved in a mystery.
- [Peter Wain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/peter_wain.md): A young man or captain involved in a mystery.
- [Mr. Aubrey Traill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/mr_aubrey_traill.md): A man whose actions are central to a mystery.
- [John Strake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/john_strake.md): A man involved in the mystery of the arrow of heaven.
- [Jacob P. Stein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/jacob_p_stein.md): A blaspheming man involved in the ghost of Gideon Wise.
- [Crake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/crake.md): An old man involved in the mystery of the Darnaways.
- [Daniel Doom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/daniel_doom.md): A mysterious figure whose name suggests doom.
- [Herbert Druce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/herbert_druce.md): A member of the Druce family involved in a mystery.
- [Miss Darnaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/miss_darnaway.md): A woman from the cursed Darnaway family.
- [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/wilson.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [Art Alboin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/art_alboin.md): A great or breezy man involved in a mystery.
- [Nox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/nox.md): A mysterious figure, possibly a name for night.
- [Stephen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/stephen.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/george.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [Graham of Claverhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/graham_of_claverhouse.md): A historical figure mentioned in the story.
- [Dalrymple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/dalrymple.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [Philip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/characters/philip.md): A minor character who appears in the story.

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