Character guide

Gilbert Standerton

major

Also known as Gilbert, Standerton, Mr. Standerton, Mr. Gilbert Standerton

Central character, a gentleman involved in a mysterious safe-cracking scheme.

Edith Standerton

major

Also known as Edith, Edith Cathcart, Edith Standerton

Gilbert's wife, whose past and loyalties become central to the plot.

George Wallis

major

Also known as George, Wallis, Mr. Wallis, Mr. George Wallis

A mysterious and polite man with hidden motives.

Mrs. Cathcart

supporting

Also known as the masterful Mrs. Cathcart

Edith's strong-willed mother, involved in family affairs.

Leslie Frankfort

supporting

Also known as Leslie, Frankfort

An indignant man connected to the Frankfort family.

Jack Frankfort

supporting

Also known as Jack

A member of the Frankfort family with a role in the story.

Mr. Warrell

supporting

Also known as Warrell

A man involved in the central mystery.

Sir John Standerton

supporting

Also known as General Sir John Standerton, Sir John

Gilbert's father, a general and maker of wills.

Dr. Barclay-Seymour

supporting

Also known as Seymour, Barclay-Seymour, Dr. Seymour, Barclay

A doctor who provides key information late in the story.

Chief Inspector Goldberg

supporting

Also known as Inspector Goldberg, Goldberg

A police inspector investigating the crimes.

Persh

minor

A character with a minor but named role.

Callidino

minor

A named character appearing in the narrative.

George Smith

minor

Also known as Smith, George

A minor character with a common name.

Mr. Gilderheim

minor

Also known as Gilderheim

A minor character mentioned in the story.

May Wing

minor

Also known as May, Wing

A minor female character.

Mrs. Skard

minor

A minor character mentioned briefly.

Mr. Springs

minor

Also known as Springs

A minor character with a small role.

Mr. Timmings

minor

Also known as a Mr. Timmings

An honest man mentioned in the narrative.

Cole

minor

Also known as The impassive Cole

A minor character described as impassive.

Mr. Brown

minor

A minor character with a generic name.