Character guide

The Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, I, me, myself, your, yourself, yours, mine

The first-person narrator and lawyer who investigates the murder of Mr. Leavenworth.

Mary Leavenworth

major

Also known as Miss Mary Leavenworth, Molly, Mary, Molly O'Flanagan, the two Misses Leavenworth, Mary Leavenworth

One of Mr. Leavenworth's nieces, suspected of his murder; beautiful and enigmatic.

Eleanore Leavenworth

major

Also known as Miss Eleanore, Miss Eleanore Leavenworth, Eleanore, Miss Leavenworth, the Misses Leavenworth, Leavenworth

The other niece of Mr. Leavenworth, also under suspicion; calm and intelligent.

Mr. Gryce

major

Also known as Instantly Mr. Gryce, X Mr. Gryce Receives New Impetus, this Mr. Gryce, Ebenezer Gryce

A shrewd detective from the New York police, leading the investigation.

Henry Clavering

major

Also known as Mr. Henry Clavering, Mr. Clavering, Clavering, Henry Ritchie Clavering, Henry

A gentleman and friend of the narrator, secretly involved with the Leavenworth family.

Horatio Leavenworth

supporting

Also known as Mr. Leavenworth, the late Mr. Leavenworth, Horatio, Mr. Horatio Leavenworth

The wealthy murdered millionaire, uncle to Mary and Eleanore.

Amy Belden

supporting

Also known as Hamlet, Belden, Mrs. Amy Belden, Mrs. Belden, Amy

A housekeeper or servant with knowledge of the family's secrets.

Hannah

supporting

Also known as Hannah niver, Hannah Chester

A maid in the Leavenworth household who becomes a key witness.

Mr. Harwell

supporting

Also known as James Trueman Harwell, James Harwell, Harwell, Trueman Harwell, Trueman

The Leavenworths' secretary, whose behavior raises suspicion.

Raymond

minor

Also known as Mr. Raymond

A lawyer or associate involved in the legal proceedings.

Q

supporting

Also known as Q.

A mysterious figure who sends anonymous letters related to the case.

Thomas

minor

Also known as Thomas Dougherty, Thomas Loworthy, Thomas the butler

The butler in the Leavenworth household.

Mr. Monell

minor

Also known as Monell

A character who appears in connection with the investigation.

Mr. Fobbs

minor

Also known as the man Fobbs, Fobbs

A minor figure encountered during the inquiry.

Mr. Veeley

minor

Also known as Veeley, Ask Mr. Veeley

A person of interest or witness in the case.

Mr. Le Roy Robbins

minor

Also known as Mr. Robbins, Robbins, LeRoy Robbins

A character mentioned in relation to the Leavenworth affairs.

Mamma Hubbard

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.

Timothy Cook

minor

Also known as Cook, Tim

A witness or servant with information about the crime.

Mr. Cook

minor

A separate individual from Timothy Cook, possibly a relative.

Mrs. Veeley

minor

Wife of Mr. Veeley, involved in the household.

Mr. Stebbins

minor

Also known as the deceased Mr. Stebbins

A deceased person whose past connects to the case.

Dr. Maynard

minor

A physician who examines the body or provides testimony.

Dick Furbish

minor

Also known as Dick

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Kate

minor

Also known as Katherine Malone, Katherine

A maid or servant in the Leavenworth home.

Mrs. Leavenworth

minor

Possibly the late Mr. Leavenworth's wife or a relative.

Mary Clavering

minor

A relative of Henry Clavering, possibly his mother or sister.

Mrs. Clavering

minor

Also known as Mrs. Henry Clavering

Henry Clavering's mother, a minor character.

Mrs. Wilson

minor

Also known as this Mrs. Wilson

A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.

Mrs. Darrell

minor

A minor figure in the story's social circle.

Smith & Jones

minor

Also known as Smith

A firm or individuals mentioned in passing.