Character guide

Larry Hughes

major

Also known as Larry, friend Larry, Mr. Larry Hughes, Hughes, Mr. Hughes

A central character who has been bleeding the narrator and is a key figure in the mystery.

Harry Labar

major

Also known as Labar, Mr. Labar, Divisional Detective Inspector Labar, Detective Inspector Labar, Inspector Labar

The astute detective and likely narrator, central to solving the case.

Penelope Noelson

major

Also known as Miss Penelope Noelson, Miss Noelson, Pen, Donna Quixote Penelope

A key female character involved in the central mystery.

Adèle Gertstein

major

Also known as Mrs. Gertstein, Adèle, Gertstein, the wealthy Mrs. Gertstein, Mrs. Gertstein Labar

A wealthy woman whose marriage and past are central to the plot.

Solly Gertstein

supporting

Also known as Mr. Solly Gertstein, Mr. Gertstein, Gertstein, Mr. S. Gertstein

A key male character, likely related to Adèle Gertstein.

Moreland

supporting

Also known as Mr. Moreland, Detective Inspector Moreland, the irrepressible Moreland, Inspector Moreland

A detective colleague who assists in the investigation.

Sophie Lengholm

supporting

Also known as Sophie, old Sophie Lengholm, Sophie Lengholm ere

An older woman with knowledge of past events.

Gold Dust Teddy

supporting

Also known as Teddy

A colorful character with a memorable nickname.

Stebbins

supporting

Also known as Mr. Stebbins

A supporting character who appears in the investigation.

Malone

supporting

Also known as Mr. Malone, Bill Malone, Bill, Detective Sergeant Malone, friend Malone

A detective or police officer involved in the case.

Tom

minor

Also known as Tom the valet

A valet who serves in the household.

Bill Bungey

minor

Also known as Bill, Billy Bungey, Billy, Bungey

A minor character with a distinct name.

Winter

minor

Also known as Mr. Winter

A character who speaks dryly, possibly a witness.

Marlow

minor

Also known as Both Marlow

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Dave Cummings

minor

Also known as Cummings, Dave

A minor character with a few mentions.

Dickie

minor

A minor character mentioned briefly.

Dr. Ware

minor

Also known as Ware

A doctor who appears in the story.

Myson

minor

A minor character with a few proper mentions.

Mrs. Lengholm

minor

A relative or associate of Sophie Lengholm.

Mope

minor

A minor character with a peculiar name.

Heath

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Bonnie Chevalier

minor

A named minor character.

John

minor

Also known as this John

A minor character referenced briefly.

Down

minor

A minor character with a surname.

Simmons

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

James Smith

minor

Also known as Jim, Smith

A minor character with a common name.

Marr

minor

A minor character with few mentions.

Mrs. G.

minor

A minor character referred to by initial.