# The Pit-Prop Syndicate — Character guide

> Key figures in The Pit-Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts.

- [Merriman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/merriman.md): A young Englishman who discovers a suspicious sawmill and becomes an amateur investigator.
- [Inspector Willis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/willis.md): A Scotland Yard detective who takes over the investigation of the Pit Prop Syndicate.
- [Claud Hilliard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/hilliard.md): Merriman's friend and companion who joins him in investigating the syndicate.
- [Madeleine Coburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/madeleine_coburn.md): The daughter of Mr. Coburn, involved in the syndicate's operations.
- [Mr. Coburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/coburn.md): The father of Madeleine and a key figure in the Pit Prop Syndicate.
- [Archibald Charles Archer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/archer.md): A man who plants evidence and is involved in the syndicate's criminal activities.
- [Stopford Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/stopford_hunt.md): A mysterious figure connected to the syndicate's operations in Bordeaux.
- [Captain Beamish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/beamish.md): The captain of the Girondin, a ship used by the syndicate.
- [Charles Leatham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/leatham.md): A friend of Merriman who assists in the investigation.
- [Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/benson.md): A man connected to the syndicate, possibly a spy or informant.
- [Mr. Bulla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/bulla.md): A manager at the Ferriby depot of the syndicate.
- [M. Jules Laroche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/laroche.md): A French police official who cooperates with Inspector Willis.
- [Charles Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/charles_fox.md): A man involved in the syndicate's smuggling operations.
- [Henri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/henri.md): A French employee at the syndicate's sawmill.
- [M. Pierre Raymond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/pierre_raymond.md): A French businessman connected to the syndicate.
- [Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/morton.md): A mysterious man who spies on the protagonists.
- [Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/maxwell.md): A French associate of the syndicate in Bordeaux.
- [Angus Menzies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/angus_menzies.md): A Scottish engineer who works for the syndicate.
- [Ferriby Manager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/ferriby_manager.md): The manager of the syndicate's depot at Ferriby.
- [Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/holt.md): A man mentioned in connection with the syndicate.
- [Matthews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/matthews.md): A police constable assisting Inspector Willis.
- [Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/drake.md): A man involved in the syndicate's activities.
- [Messrs. Ackroyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_prop_syndicate_se/characters/ackroyd.md): A business firm mentioned in connection with the syndicate.

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