Character guide

Frank Merrill

major

Also known as Saul Arthur Mann, Mr. Mann, Merrill

A young man caught in a web of suspicion after a murder, struggling to prove his innocence.

John Minute

major

Also known as Mr. Minute, old Minute, Uncle John

A wealthy and secretive man whose murder sets the central mystery in motion.

Jasper Cole

major

Also known as Sergeant Smith, Cole, Smith

A mysterious figure with shifting identities, deeply involved in the case.

The Girl

major

Also known as the girl

A central female character whose identity and motives are gradually revealed.

May Nuttall

supporting

Also known as Marguerite, Miss Nuttall, Sister Nuttall

A young woman connected to the Nuttall family and the unfolding drama.

Rex Holland

supporting

Also known as Mr. Holland, Reginald, Mr. Rex Holland

A suave and enigmatic character who appears under mysterious circumstances.

Constable Wiseman

supporting

Also known as Wiseman, P.C. Wiseman, Mr. Wiseman

A local policeman who makes key observations early in the investigation.

Mr. Crawley

supporting

Also known as Crawley, Trooper Henry Crawley, Sergeant Crawley

A police officer involved in the case, often appearing in official capacity.

Mr. Brandon

minor

Also known as Brandon

A lawyer or associate who appears in connection with the legal proceedings.

Detective Inspector Nash

supporting

Also known as Inspector Nash, Nash, Mr. Nash

A detective leading the investigation into the murder.

Bill Nuttall

minor

Also known as Poor old Bill Nuttall

A member of the Nuttall family, possibly May's father or relative.

Sir George Fuller

minor

Also known as Sir George, Sir George suavely

A gentleman of influence who appears in social or legal contexts.

Mr. Merrill

minor

Also known as Frank, Poor Frank

Frank Merrill's father or relative, mentioned in connection with the family.

Mrs. Wiseman

minor

The wife of Constable Wiseman, briefly mentioned in the narrative.

Miss Paines

minor

Also known as a Miss Paines

A minor character who appears in a social or professional capacity.

Giovanni

minor

A foreign character, possibly a servant or associate in the story.

Father

minor

A priest or paternal figure mentioned in passing.

Reverend Vincent Lock

minor

A clergyman who appears in a ceremonial or advisory role.

Sir George Murphy Jackson

minor

A titled gentleman mentioned in connection with the case.

Bryan Bennett

minor

Also known as Bennett

A minor character who appears briefly in the narrative.

Mrs. Cole

minor

Jasper Cole's mother or relative, mentioned in passing.

Mrs. Totney

minor

A woman from Uckfield who identifies Rex Holland.