Character guide

Roger Sheringham

major

Also known as Mr. Sheringham, Mr. Roger Sheringham, Sheringham

Amateur detective who investigates the murder at Layton Court.

Alexander Grierson

major

Also known as Alec, Alexander Watson, Mr. Alexander Grierson, Mr. Grierson, Watson

Sheringham's friend and assistant in the investigation.

Mrs. Plant

major

Also known as X Mrs. Plant, XX Mrs. Plant, XXIII Mrs. Plant

Housekeeper at Layton Court with secrets about the murder.

Major Jefferson

supporting

Also known as Poor Major Jefferson, Jefferson, Major Jefferson, Inspector Mansfield, Master Jefferson

A guest at Layton Court and former military officer.

Lady Stanworth

supporting

Also known as Stanworth, old Stanworth, friend Stanworth

Elderly matriarch and guest at the country house.

Victor Stanworth

supporting

Also known as Mr. Victor Stanworth, Mr. Stanworth, Victor, old Mr. Stanworth

Son of Lady Stanworth and a suspect in the murder.

Barbara Shannon

supporting

Also known as Barbara, young Barbara

Young woman staying at Layton Court, involved in the mystery.

John Prince

supporting

Also known as Prince, Master Prince, Mr. Prince, Mr. John Prince, the late lamented Mr. John Prince

The murdered man, found dead in his study.

Mrs. Shannon

minor

Mother of Barbara Shannon, present at Layton Court.

Mary Plant

minor

Also known as Mary

Daughter of Mrs. Plant, a maid at the house.

Graves

minor

Also known as friend Graves

A servant or local man who assists in the investigation.

Doctor Matthewson

minor

Also known as Doctor, Dr. Matthewson

Local doctor who examines the body and provides medical insight.

Mr. Wetherby

minor

Also known as a Mr. Wetherby, Wetherby

A visitor or acquaintance mentioned in the investigation.

Miss Shannon

minor

Alternate reference to Barbara Shannon, likely a formal address.