# The Roman Hat Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen.

- [Ellery Queen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/ellery_queen.md): Amateur detective and son of Inspector Queen, central to solving the murder.
- [Richard Queen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/richard_queen.md): Inspector and father of Ellery, leads the official investigation.
- [Monte Field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/monte_field.md): Murder victim found dead in a theatre seat during a play.
- [Benjamin Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/benjamin_morgan.md): Wealthy businessman and friend of Monte Field, involved in the case.
- [Stephen Barry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/stephen_barry.md): Actor and associate of Monte Field, questioned in the investigation.
- [Thomas Velie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/thomas_velie.md): Police sergeant assisting Inspector Queen in the case.
- [Henry Sampson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/henry_sampson.md): District Attorney involved in the legal aspects of the murder investigation.
- [Frances Ives-Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/frances_ives_pope.md): Socialite and daughter of Franklin Ives-Pope, connected to the case.
- [Timothy Cronin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/timothy_cronin.md): Doorman at the Roman Theatre, provides key testimony.
- [Louis Panzer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/louis_panzer.md): Manager of the Roman Theatre, assists with the investigation.
- [Angela Russo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/angela_russo.md): Woman who discovers the body and is a key witness.
- [Mr. Michaels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/michaels.md): Mysterious figure who appears during the investigation.
- [Parson Johnny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/parson_johnny.md): Gangster and underworld figure connected to the case.
- [Djuna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/djuna.md): Ellery Queen's loyal and resourceful servant.
- [Hagstrom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/hagstrom.md): Detective assisting in the investigation.
- [William Pusak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/william_pusak.md): Usher at the Roman Theatre, provides information.
- [Madge O'Connell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/madge_oconnell.md): Actress and acquaintance of Monte Field.
- [Oscar Lewin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/oscar_lewin.md): Lawyer involved in Monte Field's affairs.
- [Jess Lynch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/jess_lynch.md): Woman with a past connection to Monte Field.
- [Stanford Ives-Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/stanford_ives_pope.md): Brother of Frances Ives-Pope, a socialite.
- [Charles Michaels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/charles_michaels.md): Relative of the mysterious Mr. Michaels.
- [Franklin Ives-Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/franklin_ives_pope.md): Father of Frances and Stanford Ives-Pope.
- [Mrs. Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/mrs_phillips.md): Woman who provides lodging to a suspect.
- [Cohen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/cohen.md): Hat shop owner who provides information about hats.
- [Dr. Stuttgard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/stuttgard.md): Doctor mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Edmund Crewe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/edmund_crewe.md): Young man connected to the theatre crowd.
- [Johnny Chase](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roman_hat_mystery_se/characters/johnny_chase.md): Young man mentioned in the investigation.

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