Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as yourself, Your, right—you, your, mine

The first-person narrator and focal character, likely a gentleman involved in the mystery.

Mr. Chapman

major

Also known as Routh—you, your, mine

A key figure in the plot, possibly the narrator's alias or a central contact.

Tommy Deloraine

supporting

Also known as Tommy, the sage Tommy, Whereupon Tommy

A witty and resourceful friend who aids the narrator in his quest.

Charles Pitt-Heron

major

Also known as Pitt - Heron, Charlie, Charles, old Charles

A troubled gentleman whose disappearance or secret drives much of the story.

Mr. Andrew Lumley

major

Also known as Mr. Lumley, Lumley, Andrew Lumley, old Lumley, Dear Mr. Lumley, the Lumley I had met two nights before at dinner

A mysterious and influential man at the center of the conspiracy.

Macgillivray

supporting

Also known as himself

A capable and loyal associate, possibly a detective or assistant.

Mr. Docker

supporting

Also known as Docker, Your, your

A butler or servant with a significant role in the unfolding events.

Monsieur Felix

supporting

Also known as Felix

A foreign contact or antagonist with ties to the Lumley circle.

Mr. Routh

minor

Also known as Routh, the sorrowful Mr. Routh

A sorrowful figure connected to the Pitt-Heron affair.

Bill Docker

minor

Also known as a certain Bill Docker, Bill, I

A relative or associate of Mr. Docker, possibly a criminal element.

Jenkinson

minor

Also known as himself

A minor character who provides information or assistance.

Mr. Leithen

minor

Also known as Leithen, yourself, your

A friend or colleague of the narrator, possibly a lawyer or advisor.

Pavia Lumley

minor

Also known as Lumley, Pavia, your

A member of the Lumley family, possibly a relative of Andrew.

Mrs. Pitt-Heron

minor

Also known as Those

The wife or mother of Charles Pitt-Heron, concerned for his fate.

Mr. Tuke

minor

Also known as Tuke

A character encountered during the investigation, possibly a suspect.

Mr. Julius Pavia

minor

Also known as Mr. Pavia, Pavia, a Mr. Julius Pavia, a Mr. Pavia, himself

A mysterious figure with connections to the Lumley network.

Stagg

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or informant.

Ethel Pitt-Heron

minor

Also known as Ethel, Pitt - Heron, that unfortunate fellow Pitt - Heron

A relative of Charles Pitt-Heron, possibly his sister or daughter.

Jim

minor

Also known as James

A minor acquaintance or servant mentioned in passing.

Hewins

minor

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or local.

Bokhare Saronov

minor

Also known as Saronov

A foreign agent or diplomat involved in the conspiracy.