# The Riddle of the Sands — Character guide

> Key figures in The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers.

- [Arthur H. Davies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/arthur_h_davies.md): The narrator's friend and yachtsman who uncovers a German naval conspiracy.
- [Carruthers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/carruthers.md): The narrator, a British diplomat who joins Davies on the Dulcibella.
- [Dollmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/dollmann.md): A mysterious German yacht owner with a hidden past and naval connections.
- [Fräulein Dollmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/frauline_dollmann.md): Dollmann's daughter, who becomes a key figure in the intrigue.
- [Commander von Brüning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/commander_von_bruning.md): A German naval officer who hosts Davies and Carruthers.
- [Herr Böhme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/herr_bohme.md): A German official involved in the naval conspiracy.
- [Grimm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/grimm.md): A German acquaintance of Davies who provides local knowledge.
- [Bartels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/bartels.md): A German sailor who assists the protagonists.
- [Karl Schicker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/karl_schicker.md): A German pilot or guide encountered during the voyage.
- [Herr Schenkel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/herr_schenkel.md): A German official met briefly in the islands.
- [Lieutenant X⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/lieutenant_x.md): A German naval lieutenant involved in the conspiracy.
- [Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/carter.md): A British contact or official mentioned in correspondence.
- [Lady Ashleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/lady_ashleigh.md): A social acquaintance of Carruthers mentioned in passing.
- [Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/davis.md): A minor character or alias referenced in the narrative.
- [Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/hans.md): A German sailor or local encountered briefly.

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