The Mystery at Lilac Inn · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene.
Nancy Drew
major
Also known as Nancy, Miss Nancy, Miss Drew, IX Nancy, XVI The Stranger Nancy Drew, Old man Drew, Drew
Teenage detective investigating the mystery at Lilac Inn.
Mrs. Jane Willoughby
major
Also known as Mrs. Willoughby, Jane, the elegant Mrs. Willoughby, Poor Mrs. Willoughby
Owner of Lilac Inn who hires Nancy to solve a mystery.
Mary Mason
supporting
Also known as Mary, Mason
Nancy's friend who becomes involved in the Lilac Inn case.
Emily Crandall
supporting
Also known as Emily, the Crandall, Poor Emily
A young woman connected to the Crandall jewels mystery.
Carson Drew
supporting
Also known as Mr. Drew, XV What Mr. Drew, Dad
Nancy's father, a respected lawyer who assists her investigation.
Bud Mason
supporting
Also known as Bud, This Bud
Mary Mason's brother and a suspect in the case.
Helen Corning
supporting
Also known as Helen
Nancy's close friend who accompanies her on investigations.
Mrs. Clara Potter
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Potter, Clara
Housekeeper at Lilac Inn with knowledge of the Willoughby family.
Tom Tozzle
minor
Also known as Tom
Local handyman who helps Nancy with information.
Mrs. Howard Stonewell
minor
Also known as Stonewell, Mrs. Stonewell
A wealthy socialite involved in the mystery.
Jennings
minor
A mysterious figure who appears at Lilac Inn.
Mrs. Sadie Carter
minor
Also known as Mrs. Carter
A neighbor who provides clues about the Crandall jewels.
Captain Dudley
minor
Also known as Dudley
A sea captain with knowledge of the river and local secrets.
Dick Farnham
minor
Also known as Dick
A young man who assists Nancy during the investigation.
Viola Granger
minor
A friend of Emily Crandall with information about the jewels.
Hannah Gruen
minor
Also known as Hannah
The Drew family housekeeper who supports Nancy.
Mr. Hodge
minor
Also known as Hodge
A local businessman who may be involved in the mystery.
Judge Graham
minor
A judge who provides legal context for the case.
Little Golden Locks
minor
A child mentioned in connection with the Crandall family.
