# The Ponson Case — Character guide

> Key figures in The Ponson Case by Freeman Wills Crofts.

- [Inspector Tanner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/inspector_tanner.md): The Scotland Yard detective investigating the mystery at Luce Manor.
- [Austin Ponson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/austin_ponson.md): One of the Ponson brothers, involved in the family secrets and the investigation.
- [Jimmy Daunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/jimmy_daunt.md): A suspicious character whose actions draw the attention of the police.
- [Sir William Ponson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/sir_william_ponson.md): The deceased owner of Luce Manor, whose death sets the plot in motion.
- [Cosgrove Ponson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/cosgrove_ponson.md): Another Ponson brother with a crucial story to tell about the family.
- [Lois Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/lois_drew.md): A clever woman who takes a hand in solving the mystery.
- [Tom Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/tom_dale.md): A man with a connection to the Ponson family and a hidden past.
- [William Douglas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/william_douglas.md): A man whose identity becomes entangled with Sir William Ponson's.
- [Edward Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/edward_dale.md): A relative of Tom Dale, involved in the family affairs.
- [Innes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/innes.md): A character who interacts with the Ponson family.
- [Betty Belcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/betty_belcher.md): A young woman with a role in the unfolding events.
- [Ethel Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/ethel_dale.md): The wife of Tom Dale, with her own secrets.
- [Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/arbuthnot.md): A minor character who appears in the story.
- [Dr. Ames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/dr_ames.md): A doctor who provides medical expertise.
- [Lewis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/lewis.md): A character who appears in the investigation.
- [Chief Inspector Edgar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/chief_inspector_edgar.md): A senior police officer involved in the case.
- [Dr. Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/dr_graham.md): A medical professional consulted in the story.
- [Ethel Osborne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/ethel_osborne.md): A young woman with a connection to the case.
- [Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/smith.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Sergeant Longwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/sergeant_longwell.md): A police sergeant assisting Inspector Tanner.
- [Percival Hepworth-Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/percival_hepworth_jones.md): A character who appears in the investigation.
- [Colonel Archdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/colonel_archdale.md): A local colonel who knows the Ponson family.
- [Mr. Brocklehurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/mr_brocklehurst.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Dr. Wilgar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/dr_wilgar.md): A doctor who provides medical testimony.
- [Moses Erckstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/moses_erckstein.md): A business contact of the Ponson family.
- [Lucy Penrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/lucy_penrose.md): A woman mentioned in connection with the case.

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