Character guide

Nayland Smith

major

Also known as Mr. Nayland Smith, Mr. Smith, Commissioner Nayland Smith

British commissioner pursuing Dr. Fu-Manchu, narrator's close friend and ally.

Dr. Fu-Manchu

major

Also known as Fu-Manchu, Dr. Fu, Manchu

Sinister criminal mastermind with vast resources and a vendetta against the West.

Dr. Petrie

major

Also known as Petrie, Good old Petrie

Narrator and medical doctor, Smith's companion in the fight against Fu-Manchu.

Inspector Weymouth

supporting

Also known as Weymouth, Inspector John Weymouth, James Weymouth

Scotland Yard detective assisting Smith and Petrie in the case.

Karamanèh

supporting

Also known as Karaman√, Poor Karamanèh

Mysterious woman connected to Fu-Manchu's schemes, later an ally.

Sir Lionel Barton

supporting

Also known as Sir Lionel, Barton

Famous explorer and target of Fu-Manchu's machinations.

Frank Norris West

supporting

Also known as Norris West, Mr. West

American journalist involved in the unfolding mystery.

Mr. Eltham

supporting

Also known as Eltham

Father of Greba Eltham, caught up in Fu-Manchu's plots.

Sir Crichton Davey

minor

Also known as Sir Crichton, Crichton

Deceased diplomat whose death is linked to Fu-Manchu's activities.

Graham Guthrie

minor

Also known as Guthrie, Mr. Graham Guthrie

Colonial administrator who becomes a victim of Fu-Manchu.

Miss Eltham

supporting

Also known as Greba Eltham, Greba

Daughter of Mr. Eltham, romantically involved with a key character.

Vernon Denby

minor

Also known as Denby, poor Denby

Young man ensnared by Fu-Manchu's criminal network.

Mr. Cadby

minor

Also known as Cadby, poor Cadby

British official who falls prey to Fu-Manchu's schemes.

Lord Southery

minor

Also known as Southery

Nobleman involved in the investigation of Fu-Manchu.

Mr. Henderson

minor

Also known as Henderson

Colleague of Smith's who provides assistance.

Kwee

minor

Fu-Manchu's loyal and deadly servant.

Mrs. Weymouth

minor

Also known as poor Mrs. Weymouth, Mrs. James Weymouth

Wife of Inspector Weymouth, threatened by Fu-Manchu.

Strozza

minor

Italian sculptor working for Fu-Manchu.

Inspector Ryman

minor

Also known as Ryman

Police officer aiding in the case against Fu-Manchu.

Rev. J. D. Eltham

minor

Also known as J. D. Eltham

Clergyman and relative of the Eltham family.

Shen-Yan

minor

Also known as Yan

Chinese agent in Fu-Manchu's employ.

Aziz

minor

Servant loyal to Karamanèh.

Dr. Cleeve

minor

Physician consulted during the investigation.

Croxted

minor

Police constable involved in the case.

Professor Jenner Monde

minor

Also known as Professor Monde, Professor Jenner

Scientist whose research is coveted by Fu-Manchu.

Mr. Burboyne

minor

Victim of one of Fu-Manchu's plots.

Mason

minor

Also known as Poor Mason

Police officer killed in the line of duty.

Edwards

minor

Also known as James Edwards

Servant at a key location in the story.

Mrs. Dolan

minor

Landlady who provides information to the investigators.

M. Page le Roi

minor

Also known as Page le Roi, M. le Roi

French detective assisting in the case.

Lafitte

minor

Criminal associate of Fu-Manchu.

Singapore Charlie

minor

Also known as Charlie

Chinese informant in London's underworld.

Miss Edmonds

minor

Also known as Both Miss Edmonds

Woman briefly involved in the plot.

Edward Martin

minor

Also known as Martin

Minor character encountered during the investigation.

Professor Rembold

minor

Also known as Rembold

German scientist whose work attracts Fu-Manchu's attention.

Sir Frank Narcombe

minor

British official mentioned in connection with the case.