# The Man Who Knew — Character guide

> Key figures in The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace.

- [Frank Merrill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/frank_merrill.md): A young man caught in a web of suspicion after a murder, struggling to prove his innocence.
- [John Minute](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/john_minute.md): A wealthy and secretive man whose murder sets the central mystery in motion.
- [Jasper Cole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/jasper_cole.md): A mysterious figure with shifting identities, deeply involved in the case.
- [The Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/the_girl.md): A central female character whose identity and motives are gradually revealed.
- [May Nuttall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/may_nuttall.md): A young woman connected to the Nuttall family and the unfolding drama.
- [Rex Holland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/rex_holland.md): A suave and enigmatic character who appears under mysterious circumstances.
- [Constable Wiseman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/constable_wiseman.md): A local policeman who makes key observations early in the investigation.
- [Mr. Crawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mr_crawley.md): A police officer involved in the case, often appearing in official capacity.
- [Mr. Brandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mr_brandon.md): A lawyer or associate who appears in connection with the legal proceedings.
- [Detective Inspector Nash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/detective_inspector_nash.md): A detective leading the investigation into the murder.
- [Bill Nuttall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/bill_nuttall.md): A member of the Nuttall family, possibly May's father or relative.
- [Sir George Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/sir_george_fuller.md): A gentleman of influence who appears in social or legal contexts.
- [Mr. Merrill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mr_merrill.md): Frank Merrill's father or relative, mentioned in connection with the family.
- [Mrs. Wiseman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mrs_wiseman.md): The wife of Constable Wiseman, briefly mentioned in the narrative.
- [Miss Paines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/miss_paines.md): A minor character who appears in a social or professional capacity.
- [Giovanni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/giovanni.md): A foreign character, possibly a servant or associate in the story.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/father.md): A priest or paternal figure mentioned in passing.
- [Reverend Vincent Lock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/reverend_vincent_lock.md): A clergyman who appears in a ceremonial or advisory role.
- [Sir George Murphy Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/sir_george_murphy_jackson.md): A titled gentleman mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Bryan Bennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/bryan_bennett.md): A minor character who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Cole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mrs_cole.md): Jasper Cole's mother or relative, mentioned in passing.
- [Mrs. Totney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_who_knew_se/characters/mrs_totney.md): A woman from Uckfield who identifies Rex Holland.

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