Character guide

Roger Sheringham

major

Also known as Roger, Sheringham, Mr. Sheringham

A detective and member of the Crimes Circle, central to solving the poisoned chocolates case.

Sir Charles Wildman

major

Also known as Sir Charles, Mr. Bradley, Bradley

A barrister and member of the Crimes Circle who presents a theory about the case.

Mr. Graham Bendix

major

Also known as Graham Bendix, Bendix, Mr. Bendix

A club member whose wife was poisoned by the chocolates, a key figure in the investigation.

Sir Eustace Pennefather

major

Also known as Sir Eustace

A retired police commissioner and member of the Crimes Circle who offers his own theory.

Miss Dammers

major

A member of the Crimes Circle, a sharp-witted woman who contributes to the debate.

Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick

major

Also known as Mr. Chitterwick, Chitterwick

A timid but clever member of the Crimes Circle who eventually solves the case.

Mrs. Fielder-Flemming

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Fielder, Flemming

A member of the Crimes Circle who presents a theory involving a jealous husband.

Chief Inspector Moresby

supporting

Also known as Moresby, Inspector Moresby

The Scotland Yard detective officially handling the poisoned chocolates case.

Mrs. Verreker-le-Mesurer

supporting

A member of the Crimes Circle who offers a psychological theory about the murder.

Morton Harrogate Bradley

supporting

Also known as Mr. Morton Harrogate Bradley, Bradley

A suspect in the case, a young man with a possible motive.

Lady Pennefather

minor

Also known as the present Lady Pennefather

Sir Eustace's wife, mentioned in connection to the case.

Alicia Dammers

minor

Also known as Alicia

Miss Dammers' niece, a young woman involved in the case.

Miss Wildman

minor

Also known as the negligible Miss Wildman

Sir Charles' daughter, a minor character in the story.

Joan Bendix

minor

Also known as Joan, poor Joan

The murdered woman, wife of Graham Bendix, who died from poisoned chocolates.

Mr. President

minor

The president of the Crimes Circle who moderates the discussion.

Vera Delorme

minor

Also known as Miss Delorme, a Miss Vera Delorme

An actress and possible suspect in the poisoning.

Mr. Cornish

minor

Also known as Cornish

A club member who provides information about the case.

Dr. Wilson

minor

Also known as Wilson

A doctor who examined the poisoned chocolates.

Pauline Pennefather

minor

Also known as Pauline

Sir Eustace's daughter, briefly mentioned.

Farrar

minor

A servant or employee at the club, mentioned in passing.

Mason

minor

Also known as Mason & Sons, Mr. Mason

The confectioner who made the poisoned chocolates.

Webster

minor

A name mentioned in connection to the case, possibly a servant.

Taylor

minor

Also known as a Taylor

A name referenced in the investigation.

Mabel

minor

A maid or servant in the Bendix household.

Barnet

minor

A name mentioned in the context of the case.

Molineux

minor

A name referenced in the investigation.

Harfield

minor

A name mentioned in connection to the case.