# The Leavenworth Case — Character guide

> Key figures in The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green.

- [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/narrator.md): The first-person narrator and lawyer who investigates the murder of Mr. Leavenworth.
- [Mary Leavenworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mary_leavenworth.md): One of Mr. Leavenworth's nieces, suspected of his murder; beautiful and enigmatic.
- [Eleanore Leavenworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/eleanore_leavenworth.md): The other niece of Mr. Leavenworth, also under suspicion; calm and intelligent.
- [Mr. Gryce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_gryce.md): A shrewd detective from the New York police, leading the investigation.
- [Henry Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/henry_clavering.md): A gentleman and friend of the narrator, secretly involved with the Leavenworth family.
- [Horatio Leavenworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/horatio_leavenworth.md): The wealthy murdered millionaire, uncle to Mary and Eleanore.
- [Amy Belden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/amy_belden.md): A housekeeper or servant with knowledge of the family's secrets.
- [Hannah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/hannah.md): A maid in the Leavenworth household who becomes a key witness.
- [Mr. Harwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_harwell.md): The Leavenworths' secretary, whose behavior raises suspicion.
- [Raymond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/raymond.md): A lawyer or associate involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Q](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/q.md): A mysterious figure who sends anonymous letters related to the case.
- [Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/thomas.md): The butler in the Leavenworth household.
- [Mr. Monell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_monell.md): A character who appears in connection with the investigation.
- [Mr. Fobbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_fobbs.md): A minor figure encountered during the inquiry.
- [Mr. Veeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/veeley.md): A person of interest or witness in the case.
- [Mr. Le Roy Robbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_robbins.md): A character mentioned in relation to the Leavenworth affairs.
- [Mamma Hubbard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mamma_hubbard.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Timothy Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/timothy_cook.md): A witness or servant with information about the crime.
- [Mr. Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_cook.md): A separate individual from Timothy Cook, possibly a relative.
- [Mrs. Veeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mrs_veeley.md): Wife of Mr. Veeley, involved in the household.
- [Mr. Stebbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mr_stebbins.md): A deceased person whose past connects to the case.
- [Dr. Maynard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/dr_maynard.md): A physician who examines the body or provides testimony.
- [Dick Furbish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/dick_furbish.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Kate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/kate.md): A maid or servant in the Leavenworth home.
- [Mrs. Leavenworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mrs_leavenworth.md): Possibly the late Mr. Leavenworth's wife or a relative.
- [Mary Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mary_clavering.md): A relative of Henry Clavering, possibly his mother or sister.
- [Mrs. Clavering](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mrs_clavering.md): Henry Clavering's mother, a minor character.
- [Mrs. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mrs_wilson.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Mrs. Darrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/mrs_darrell.md): A minor figure in the story's social circle.
- [Smith & Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/characters/smith_jones.md): A firm or individuals mentioned in passing.

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