# The Mysterious Affair at Styles — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.

- [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot.md): The brilliant Belgian detective investigating the murder at Styles Court.
- [John Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/john_cavendish.md): Elder son of Mrs. Inglethorp, a key suspect in the murder.
- [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp.md): The wealthy victim of poisoning at Styles Court.
- [Alfred Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/alfred_inglethorp.md): The much younger husband of Emily Inglethorp, a prime suspect.
- [Mary Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/mary_cavendish.md): John Cavendish's beautiful and enigmatic wife.
- [Evelyn Howard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/evelyn_howard.md): Mrs. Inglethorp's former companion who left abruptly before the murder.
- [Cynthia Murdoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/cynthia_murdoch.md): A young woman living at Styles, working as a VAD nurse.
- [Lawrence Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/lawrence_cavendish.md): John's younger brother, a quiet and intellectual man.
- [Dorcas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/dorcas.md): The loyal and observant housekeeper at Styles Court.
- [Dr. Bauerstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/dr_bauerstein.md): A toxicology expert and friend of the Cavendish family.
- [Inspector Japp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/inspector_japp.md): A Scotland Yard detective who works alongside Poirot.
- [Arthur Hastings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/arthur_hastings.md): Poirot's friend and the narrator of the story.
- [Sir Ernest Heavywether](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/sir_ernest_heavywether.md): The famous barrister defending Alfred Inglethorp at trial.
- [Annie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/annie.md): A maid at Styles Court who provides key testimony.
- [Mr. Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/mr_wells.md): The family solicitor who reads Mrs. Inglethorp's will.
- [Dr. Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/dr_wilkins.md): The local doctor who attends to Mrs. Inglethorp.
- [Manning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/manning.md): A police constable involved in the investigation.
- [Superintendent Summerhaye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/superintendent_summerhaye.md): A police superintendent assisting with the case.
- [Mrs. Raikes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/mrs_raikes.md): A local woman with a questionable reputation.
- [Elizabeth Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/elizabeth_wells.md): A witness who saw something suspicious on the night of the murder.
- [Lady Tadminster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/lady_tadminster.md): A local aristocrat mentioned in passing.
- [William Earl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/william_earl.md): A young man who works at the local stables.

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