Character guide

John Thorndyke

major

Also known as Thorndyke, Dr. Thorndyke, John Evelyn Thorndyke

Brilliant detective and medical jurist who unravels the mystery at 31 New Inn.

Dr. Jervis

major

Also known as Jervis

Thorndyke's assistant and narrator of the case.

Jeffrey Blackmore

major

Also known as Mr. Jeffrey, Jeffrey, Mr. Blackmore, Jeffrey Blackmore, Poor Jeffrey

Deceased man whose mysterious will and death drive the investigation.

Stephen Blackmore

major

Also known as Mr. Stephen Blackmore, Blackmore, Mr. Blackmore, Stephen

Brother of Jeffrey Blackmore and a key figure in the inheritance dispute.

H. Weiss

supporting

Also known as Mr. Weiss, Weiss, Mr. H. Weiss, Dr. H. Weiss

German doctor and mysterious patient who consults Thorndyke.

Mr. Marchmont

supporting

Also known as Marchmont, C. F. Marchmont

Solicitor involved in the Blackmore family legal affairs.

Polton

supporting

Also known as Mr. Polton

Thorndyke's loyal and resourceful laboratory assistant.

Winwood

supporting

Also known as Mr. Winwood

A disdainful acquaintance involved in the Blackmore case.

Mr. Graves

supporting

Also known as Graves, poor Graves

Mysterious figure connected to the events at 31 New Inn.

John Blackmore

supporting

Also known as Mr. John Blackmore, John, uncle John

Uncle of Jeffrey and Stephen Blackmore, involved in family matters.

Dr. Stillbury

supporting

Also known as Stillbury

Physician who attended Jeffrey Blackmore before his death.

Mr. Britton

minor

Also known as Britton, a Mr. Britton

A witness or associate in the Blackmore investigation.

Samuel Wilkins

minor

Also known as Wilkins, Mr. Samuel Wilkins

A witness who provides a key statement in the case.

Mrs. Schallibaum

minor

Also known as Here Mrs. Schallibaum

Landlady or housekeeper at 31 New Inn.

Mrs. Edmund Wilson

minor

Also known as Mrs. Wilson, Edmund Wilson

A woman connected to the Blackmore family circle.

Mr. Superintendent Miller

minor

Also known as Mr. Miller, Miller

Police superintendent involved in the official investigation.

Mrs. Hornby

minor

A minor character associated with the Blackmore household.

Mr. Walker

minor

Also known as Walker

A person of interest in the case.

Mr. Cuxton

minor

A minor figure mentioned in the investigation.

Reuben Hornby

minor

A relative or associate of the Blackmore family.

Joseph Ridley

minor

Also known as Ridley

A person connected to the legal proceedings.

Philip

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Juliet Gibson

minor

Also known as Juliet, Miss Juliet Gibson, Miss Gibson

A young woman connected to the case.

Fox

minor

Also known as Mr. Fox

A minor character or official.

Mr. Stopford

minor

Also known as Mr. Stopford of Moorfields, Stopford

A person from Moorfields mentioned in the case.

Inspector Badger

minor

Also known as Badger

Police inspector assisting in the investigation.

Burton

minor

Also known as Mr. Burton

A minor figure in the narrative.

Mr. Hindley

minor

A minor character mentioned briefly.