# The Layton Court Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in The Layton Court Mystery by Anthony Berkeley.

- [Roger Sheringham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/roger_sheringham.md): Amateur detective who investigates the murder at Layton Court.
- [Alexander Grierson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/alexander_grierson.md): Sheringham's friend and assistant in the investigation.
- [Mrs. Plant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/mrs_plant.md): Housekeeper at Layton Court with secrets about the murder.
- [Major Jefferson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/major_jefferson.md): A guest at Layton Court and former military officer.
- [Lady Stanworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/lady_stanworth.md): Elderly matriarch and guest at the country house.
- [Victor Stanworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/victor_stanworth.md): Son of Lady Stanworth and a suspect in the murder.
- [Barbara Shannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/barbara_shannon.md): Young woman staying at Layton Court, involved in the mystery.
- [John Prince](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/john_prince.md): The murdered man, found dead in his study.
- [Mrs. Shannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/mrs_shannon.md): Mother of Barbara Shannon, present at Layton Court.
- [Mary Plant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/mary_plant.md): Daughter of Mrs. Plant, a maid at the house.
- [Graves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/graves.md): A servant or local man who assists in the investigation.
- [Doctor Matthewson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/doctor_matthewson.md): Local doctor who examines the body and provides medical insight.
- [Mr. Wetherby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/mr_wetherby.md): A visitor or acquaintance mentioned in the investigation.
- [Miss Shannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_layton_court_mystery_se/characters/miss_shannon.md): Alternate reference to Barbara Shannon, likely a formal address.

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