# The Murders in Praed Street — Character guide

> Key figures in The Murders in Praed Street by John Rhode.

- [Mr. Elmer Ludgrove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_elmer_ludgrove.md): A venerable and wealthy resident of Praed Street, central to the mystery.
- [Mr. Samuel Copperdock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_samuel_copperdock.md): A herbalist in Praed Street, whose shop becomes a focal point of the crimes.
- [Inspector Whyland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/inspector_whyland.md): A Scotland Yard inspector investigating the Praed Street murders.
- [Inspector Hanslet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/inspector_hanslet.md): A Scotland Yard inspector working alongside Whyland on the case.
- [Ted Copperdock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/ted_copperdock.md): The son of Samuel Copperdock, involved in the family business.
- [Dr. Morlandson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/dr_morlandson.md): A doctor whose trial is a key event in the investigation.
- [Mr. James Tovey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_james_tovey.md): A victim of the Praed Street murders, found dead early in the story.
- [Dr. Priestley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/dr_priestley.md): A brilliant amateur detective who aids the police in solving the case.
- [Mr. Jacob Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_jacob_martin.md): A resident of Praed Street who becomes a suspect in the murders.
- [Harold Merefield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/harold_merefield.md): Dr. Priestley's assistant and secretary.
- [Mr. Richard Pargent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_richard_pargent.md): A poet and resident of Praed Street, involved in the events.
- [Mrs. Tovey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mrs_tovey.md): The wife of James Tovey, grieving his murder.
- [Ivy Tovey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/ivy_tovey.md): The daughter of James Tovey, a young woman with a secret.
- [Wal Snyder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/wal_snyder.md): A young man associated with the Copperdock household.
- [Ben Colburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/ben_colburn.md): An elderly resident of Praed Street, a friend of Ludgrove.
- [Dick Colburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/dick_colburn.md): The son of Ben Colburn, a young man in the neighborhood.
- [The Black Sailor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/the_black_sailor.md): A mysterious figure who haunts Praed Street, possibly the killer.
- [Waters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/waters.md): A police constable assisting in the investigation.
- [Mr. Lacey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_lacey.md): A resident of Praed Street, possibly a witness.
- [Mr. Houlder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_houlder.md): A character mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Lord Whatley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/lord_whatley.md): A nobleman referenced in the investigation.
- [The Professor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/professor.md): A mysterious academic figure who appears late in the story.
- [John Lacey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/john_lacey.md): A relative of Mr. Lacey, possibly involved in the crimes.
- [Mr. Briggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_briggs.md): A minor character in the Praed Street community.
- [Mr. Goodwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/mr_goodwin.md): A character mentioned in passing during the investigation.
- [Miss Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/miss_margaret.md): A young woman associated with the Copperdock household.
- [Lady Mary Mayfair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/lady_mary_mayfair.md): A parlourmaid in the Ludgrove household.
- [Joe Stiggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/characters/joe_stiggs.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.

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