# The Patient in Room 18 — Character guide

> Key figures in The Patient in Room 18 by Mignon G. Eberhart.

- [Maida Day](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/maida_day.md): A nurse at St. Ann's Hospital, central to the mystery.
- [Lance O'Leary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/lance_oleary.md): A detective investigating the case at the hospital.
- [Corole Letheny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/corole_letheny.md): Daughter of Dr. Letheny, involved in the unfolding events.
- [Jim Gainsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/jim_gainsay.md): A suspect with a connection to the victim.
- [Dr. Louis Letheny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/dr_louis_letheny.md): A doctor who disappears, triggering the mystery.
- [Dr. Fred Hajek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/dr_fred_hajek.md): A colleague of Dr. Letheny with a possible motive.
- [Higgins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/higgins.md): An orderly at the hospital who finds trouble.
- [Miss Keate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/miss_keate.md): A nurse at St. Ann's, colleague of Maida Day.
- [Huldah Hansinge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/huldah_hansinge.md): A patient or staff member with a secret.
- [Miss Letheny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/miss_letheny.md): A relative of Dr. Letheny, possibly Corole.
- [Olma Flynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/olma_flynn.md): A woman with a role in the hospital drama.
- [Miss Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/miss_jones.md): A minor nurse character at the hospital.
- [O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/obrien.md): A police officer or orderly involved in the case.
- [Sarah Keate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/sarah_keate.md): A nurse, possibly Miss Keate's full name.
- [Miss Flynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/miss_flynn.md): A nurse, possibly related to Olma Flynn.
- [Miss C](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_patient_in_room_18_se/characters/miss_c.md): An unnamed nurse referred to by initial.

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