# The Mystery of 31, New Inn — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mystery of 31, New Inn by R. Austin Freeman.

- [John Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/john_thorndyke.md): Brilliant detective and medical jurist who unravels the mystery at 31 New Inn.
- [Dr. Jervis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/dr_jervis.md): Thorndyke's assistant and narrator of the case.
- [Jeffrey Blackmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/jeffrey_blackmore.md): Deceased man whose mysterious will and death drive the investigation.
- [Stephen Blackmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/stephen_blackmore.md): Brother of Jeffrey Blackmore and a key figure in the inheritance dispute.
- [H. Weiss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/h_weiss.md): German doctor and mysterious patient who consults Thorndyke.
- [Mr. Marchmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/marchmont.md): Solicitor involved in the Blackmore family legal affairs.
- [Polton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/polton.md): Thorndyke's loyal and resourceful laboratory assistant.
- [Winwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/winwood.md): A disdainful acquaintance involved in the Blackmore case.
- [Mr. Graves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mr_graves.md): Mysterious figure connected to the events at 31 New Inn.
- [John Blackmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/john_blackmore.md): Uncle of Jeffrey and Stephen Blackmore, involved in family matters.
- [Dr. Stillbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/dr_stillbury.md): Physician who attended Jeffrey Blackmore before his death.
- [Mr. Britton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mr_britton.md): A witness or associate in the Blackmore investigation.
- [Samuel Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/samuel_wilkins.md): A witness who provides a key statement in the case.
- [Mrs. Edmund Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mrs_edmund_wilson.md): A woman connected to the Blackmore family circle.
- [Mr. Superintendent Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mr_superintendent_miller.md): Police superintendent involved in the official investigation.
- [Mrs. Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mrs_hornby.md): A minor character associated with the Blackmore household.
- [Mr. Cuxton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mr_cuxton.md): A minor figure mentioned in the investigation.
- [Reuben Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/reuben_hornby.md): A relative or associate of the Blackmore family.
- [Joseph Ridley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/joseph_ridley.md): A person connected to the legal proceedings.
- [Mr. Stopford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/mr_stopford.md): A person from Moorfields mentioned in the case.
- [Inspector Badger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/characters/inspector_badger.md): Police inspector assisting in the investigation.

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