# The Melody of Death — Character guide

> Key figures in The Melody of Death by Edgar Wallace.

- [Gilbert Standerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/gilbert_standerton.md): Central character, a gentleman involved in a mysterious safe-cracking scheme.
- [Edith Standerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/edith_standerton.md): Gilbert's wife, whose past and loyalties become central to the plot.
- [George Wallis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/george_wallis.md): A mysterious and polite man with hidden motives.
- [Mrs. Cathcart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/mrs_cathcart.md): Edith's strong-willed mother, involved in family affairs.
- [Leslie Frankfort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/leslie_frankfort.md): An indignant man connected to the Frankfort family.
- [Jack Frankfort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/jack_frankfort.md): A member of the Frankfort family with a role in the story.
- [Sir John Standerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/sir_john_standerton.md): Gilbert's father, a general and maker of wills.
- [Dr. Barclay-Seymour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/dr_barclay_seymer.md): A doctor who provides key information late in the story.
- [Chief Inspector Goldberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/chief_inspector_goldberg.md): A police inspector investigating the crimes.
- [Persh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/persh.md): A character with a minor but named role.
- [Callidino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/callidino.md): A named character appearing in the narrative.
- [Mr. Gilderheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/gilderheim.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [Mr. Timmings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/mr_timmings.md): An honest man mentioned in the narrative.
- [Cole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_melody_of_death_se/characters/cole.md): A minor character described as impassive.

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