Character guide

Walter Lance

major

Also known as Walter, Mr. Lance, Mr. Walter Lance

A central figure entangled in mystery and murder at Fitzjohn Square.

Lord Ravenspur

major

Also known as Ravenspur

A nobleman with secrets, deeply involved in the unfolding events.

Vera Rayne

major

Also known as Miss Vera Rayne, Miss Rayne

A young woman whose face is key to the mystery.

Luigi Silva

major

Also known as Silva, scoundrel Silva

A suspicious and dangerous man with a criminal past.

Mrs. Delahay

supporting

Also known as Louis Delahay, Delahay, Mrs. Louis Delahay

A woman connected to the Delahay family and the central crime.

The Countess

major

Also known as Countess

A mysterious and influential noblewoman with hidden motives.

John Stevens

supporting

Also known as Stevens, John

A servant or associate with knowledge of the household.

Maria Delahay

supporting

Also known as Maria, Delahay

A member of the Delahay family, possibly a victim or suspect.

Mr. Venables

supporting

Also known as Venables

A man who bears a striking likeness to someone important.

Inspector Dallas

supporting

Also known as Dallas, Inspector

The detective investigating the case at Fitzjohn Square.

Mr. Bill Perks

minor

Also known as Perks

A local character with a role in the unfolding events.

Mr. Stevens

minor

Also known as Stevens

Another Stevens, possibly a relative or different person.

Jim Cooney

minor

Also known as Cooney

A minor character who appears in the narrative.

Sir James Seton

minor

Also known as Seton, Sir James, James

A titled gentleman with connections to the case.

Carlotta Descarti

supporting

Also known as Carlotta, Descarti

A stern woman from a notable family with a past.

Countess Flavio

supporting

Also known as Flavio, Countess

A noblewoman linked to the Flavio family.

Signor Valdo

supporting

Also known as Valdo

A man who appears in a new light as the story progresses.

Old Bruno

minor

Also known as Bruno

An elderly servant or retainer in the household.

Count Boris Flavio

supporting

Also known as Flavio, Boris Flavio, Count Flavio, Count

A member of the Flavio family with a diary of secrets.

Berti

minor

A minor character who appears in the story.

James Stevens

minor

Also known as Stevens

Another Stevens, possibly a relative of John Stevens.

Maria Descarti

minor

Also known as Maria

A member of the Descarti family.

Madam Leona Farre

minor

A woman of some importance in the narrative.

Lady Ringmar

minor

A titled lady who appears briefly.

Mr. Dallas

minor

Also known as Dallas

Possibly a relative of Inspector Dallas.

Carlotta Flavio

minor

Also known as Carlotta

A woman from the Flavio family.

Signora Descarti

minor

A member of the Descarti family.

Lady Clara Vavasour

minor

Also known as Lady Clara

A titled lady mentioned in the story.