# The Red Thumbmark — Character guide

> Key figures in The Red Thumbmark by R. Austin Freeman.

- [Dr. John Evelyn Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/thorndyke.md): Brilliant detective and medical jurist who unravels the mystery using scientific methods.
- [Reuben Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/reuben_hornby.md): Young man accused of theft and murder, central to the plot.
- [Juliet Gibson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/juliet_gibson.md): Reuben's fiancée, a lady whose involvement complicates the case.
- [Walter Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/walter_hornby.md): Reuben's cousin and business partner, with a suspicious demeanor.
- [Mrs. Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/mrs_hornby.md): Reuben's mother, deeply concerned for her son's fate.
- [Mr. Anstey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/anstey.md): Thorndyke's junior counsel, assisting in the legal defense.
- [Polton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/polton.md): Thorndyke's ingenious laboratory assistant and technician.
- [Dr. Christopher Jervis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/jervis.md): Thorndyke's friend and assistant, often the narrator.
- [Sir Hector Trumpler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/sir_hector_trumpler.md): The prosecuting counsel in the trial against Reuben Hornby.
- [Mr. Singleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/mr_singleton.md): A solicitor involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Mr. Lawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/mr_lawley.md): A witness or minor legal figure in the case.
- [John Hornby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/john_hornby.md): Reuben's father, a businessman involved in the background.
- [Mr. Nash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/mr_nash.md): A mysterious figure connected to the crime.
- [Sergeant Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/sergeant_bates.md): A police officer involved in the investigation.
- [Dr. Rowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/dr_rowe.md): A medical professional consulted in the case.
- [Mr. Galton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/mr_galton.md): A fingerprint expert referenced in the trial.
- [Superintendent Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/superintendent_miller.md): A senior police officer overseeing the case.
- [Inspector Sanderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/inspector_sanderson.md): A police inspector assisting in the investigation.
- [Richard Powell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/characters/richard_powell.md): A minor character mentioned in connection with the case.

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