# The Red House Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in The Red House Mystery by A. A. Milne.

- [Antony Gillingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/antony_gillingham.md): Amateur detective who investigates the murder at the Red House.
- [Bill Beverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/bill_beverley.md): Antony's friend and companion who assists in the investigation.
- [Mark Ablett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/mark_ablett.md): Owner of the Red House and central figure in the mystery.
- [Matthew Cayley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/matthew_cayley.md): Mark Ablett's cousin and secretary, a key suspect.
- [Robert Ablett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/robert_ablett.md): Mark's brother from Australia, whose murder sets the plot in motion.
- [Elsie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/elsie.md): A maid at the Red House who discovers the body.
- [Miss Norris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/miss_norris.md): A guest at the Red House who provides key observations.
- [Inspector Birch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/inspector_birch.md): The local police inspector leading the official investigation.
- [Audrey Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/audrey_stevens.md): Mrs. Stevens' daughter, a young woman with a secret.
- [Mrs. Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/mrs_stevens.md): The housekeeper at the Red House who is frightened by strange events.
- [Mrs. Norbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/mrs_norbury.md): A neighbor who confides in Mr. Gillingham.
- [Miss Norbury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/miss_norbury.md): Mrs. Norbury's daughter, a minor character.
- [Andrew Amos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/andrew_amos.md): A gardener at the Red House who provides information.
- [Major Rumbold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/major_rumbold.md): A local resident who appears at the inquest.
- [Ruth Norris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/ruth_norris.md): Miss Norris's sister, mentioned in passing.
- [John Borden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/john_borden.md): A name mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Lady Anne Patten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/lady_anne_patten.md): A local aristocrat mentioned in conversation.
- [Philip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_house_mystery_se/characters/philip.md): A name mentioned in passing, possibly a servant.

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