# The Mystery of a Hansom Cab — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Fergus Hume.

- [Brian Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/brian_fitzgerald.md): A young man accused of murder, central to the mystery and trial.
- [Duncan Calton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/calton.md): A brilliant barrister who defends Brian Fitzgerald.
- [Madge Frettlby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/madge_frettlby.md): The beautiful daughter of Mark Frettlby and Brian's love interest.
- [Oliver Whyte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/oliver_whyte.md): The murdered man found in a hansom cab, whose death drives the plot.
- [Mark Frettlby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mark_frettlby.md): A wealthy wool king and Madge's father, with secrets of his own.
- [Mr. Gorby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/gorby.md): A detective who initially investigates the murder.
- [Mr. Kilsip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/kilsip.md): A clever detective who works alongside Gorby and later Calton.
- [Sal Rawlins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/sal_rawlins.md): A woman of the people who knows key secrets about the murder.
- [Felix Rolleston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/felix_rolleston.md): A lively young man and friend of Brian Fitzgerald.
- [Mrs. Hableton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mrs_hableton.md): A landlady who provides information to the police.
- [Mother Guttersnipe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mother_guttersnipe.md): An old woman in the slums who knows Sal Rawlins.
- [Roger Moreland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/roger_moreland.md): A friend of Oliver Whyte with a dark past.
- [Dr. Chinston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/dr_chinston.md): A doctor who provides medical evidence at the trial.
- [Malcolm Royston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/malcolm_royston.md): The cabman who drove the hansom cab on the night of the murder.
- [Mrs. Sampson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mrs_sampson.md): A housekeeper or servant in the Frettlby household.
- [Julia Featherweight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/julia_featherweight.md): A friend or acquaintance of Madge Frettlby.
- [Sebastian Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/sebastian_brown.md): A minor character mentioned in the investigation.
- [Mrs. Rolleston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mrs_rolleston.md): Felix Rolleston's mother, a society lady.
- [Rosanna Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/rosanna_moore.md): A deceased woman with a connection to Mark Frettlby.
- [Margaret Frettlby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/margaret_frettlby.md): Mark Frettlby's late wife, mentioned in backstory.
- [Albert Dendy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/albert_dendy.md): A minor character involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Mr. Valpy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/valpy.md): An elderly gentleman mentioned in passing.
- [Lizer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/lizer.md): A woman from the slums, associate of Sal Rawlins.
- [Musette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/musette.md): A singer or performer mentioned in the story.
- [Barbara Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/barbara_allen.md): A name from a ballad, referenced in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Whyte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/mrs_whyte.md): Oliver Whyte's mother, mentioned briefly.
- [Gran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/gran.md): An elderly relative or character in the slums.
- [Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mystery_of_a_hansom_cab_se/characters/peterson.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or constable.

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