# The Middle Temple Murder — Character guide

> Key figures in The Middle Temple Murder by J. S. Fletcher.

- [Frank Spargo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/frank_spargo.md): A young journalist investigating the Middle Temple murder, central to the plot.
- [Ronald Breton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/ronald_breton.md): A barrister and friend of Spargo, involved in the murder case.
- [John Marbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/john_marbury.md): The murder victim found on the steps of Middle Temple Lane.
- [Mr. Rathbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/rathbury.md): A detective from Scotland Yard leading the murder investigation.
- [Mother Gutch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mother_gutch.md): An elderly woman who provides lodging and information to Spargo.
- [Mr. E. Myerst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/e_myerst.md): A mysterious figure connected to the victim and the Chamberlayne affair.
- [John Maitland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/john_maitland.md): A wealthy man from Market Milcaster with a secret past linked to Marbury.
- [Septimus Elphick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/septimus_elphick.md): An elderly stamp dealer who provides a key clue in the case.
- [Jane Baylis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/jane_baylis.md): A woman with knowledge of Marbury's past and the Chamberlayne story.
- [Benjamin Quarterpage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/benjamin_quarterpage.md): An elderly man from Market Milcaster who recalls old events.
- [Nicholas Cardlestone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/nicholas_cardlestone.md): An eccentric old man living with Elphick, involved in the stamp trade.
- [Stephen Chamberlayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/stephen_chamberlayne.md): A man whose past scandal is central to the mystery surrounding Marbury.
- [James Criedir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/james_criedir.md): A young man from Market Milcaster with a connection to the Aylmore family.
- [Mr. Webster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/webster.md): A police constable assisting Rathbury in the investigation.
- [Edward Mollison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/edward_mollison.md): A solicitor involved in the legal aspects of the case.
- [Jessie Aylmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/jessie_aylmore.md): The daughter of Stephen Aylmore, romantically linked to Ronald Breton.
- [Stephen Aylmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/stephen_aylmore.md): A wealthy businessman and father of Jessie, questioned in the case.
- [Mr. Walters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_walters.md): A couple who keep a lodging house where Spargo stays.
- [Constable Driscoll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/driscoll.md): A police constable who makes an arrest in the case.
- [David Lyell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/david_lyell.md): A friend of the Aylmore family, provides information about Marbury.
- [Charles Doolittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/charles_doolittle.md): A man who identifies Marbury's body at the mortuary.
- [Mr. Anderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_anderson.md): A manager at the Anglo-Orient Hotel where Marbury stayed.
- [Crowfoot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/crowfoot.md): An old man in Market Milcaster who remembers past events.
- [Mr. Cooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_cooper.md): A clerk or assistant in the legal offices involved in the case.
- [Mr. Stephens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_stephens.md): A man who provides information about the Chamberlayne affair.
- [Stephen Ainsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/ainsworth.md): A name mentioned in connection with the Chamberlayne scandal.
- [Mr. Fiskie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/fiskie.md): A man who appears briefly in the investigation.
- [Andrew Robertson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/andrew_robertson.md): A man from Market Milcaster with knowledge of the Maitland family.
- [Starkey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/starkey.md): A man mentioned in connection with the stamp dealing subplot.
- [Templeson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/templeson.md): A servant or employee in the Aylmore household.
- [Mr. Vallas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/old_vallas.md): An elderly man from Market Milcaster who knows the Maitlands.
- [Mr. Stonewood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_stonewood.md): A man briefly mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Mr. Kaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_kaye.md): A man who appears in the later chapters of the investigation.
- [Mr. Lummis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_temple_murder_se/characters/mr_lummis.md): A man briefly mentioned in the stamp dealing subplot.

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