# The Man in the Queue — Character guide

> Key figures in The Man in the Queue by Josephine Tey.

- [Inspector Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/inspector_grant.md): The detective investigating the murder in the queue.
- [Gerald Lamont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/gerald_lamont.md): The victim found stabbed in the theatre queue.
- [Bert Sorrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/bert_sorrell.md): A young man connected to the victim and the case.
- [Danny Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/danny_miller.md): A witness and suspect in the murder investigation.
- [Mrs. Everett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/mrs_everett.md): A landlady who provides information to Grant.
- [Albert Sorrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/albert_sorrell.md): Bert Sorrell's father, involved in the case.
- [Ray Marcable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/ray_marcable.md): A singer and acquaintance of the victim.
- [Miss Dinmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/miss_dinmont.md): A woman who assists Grant with the investigation.
- [James Ratcliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/james_ratcliffe.md): A man whose wife is involved in the case.
- [Mr. Drysdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/mr_drysdale.md): A man questioned in connection with the murder.
- [Mrs. Field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/mrs_field.md): A woman who provides lodging to a suspect.
- [Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/williams.md): A woman who gives evidence to the police.
- [The Levantine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/the_levantine.md): A mysterious figure connected to the crime.
- [Mrs. Wallis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/mrs_wallis.md): A woman who provides information to Grant.
- [Yeudall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/yeudall.md): A man who provides information to the police.
- [Struwwelpeter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/struwwelpeter.md): A nickname for a character in the story.
- [Lord Lacing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/lord_lacing.md): A nobleman mentioned in the investigation.
- [Faith Brothers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_in_the_queue_se/characters/faith_brothers.md): A group of performers mentioned in the story.

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