Character guide

Tommy Beresford

major

Also known as Lieutenant Thomas Beresford, Thomas Beresford, Beresford, Tommy Beresford, young Beresford, Mr. Beresford, Mr. T. Beresford

Young adventurer who partners with Tuppence to find the missing Jane Finn.

Tuppence Cowley

major

Also known as Miss Tuppence, Prudence Cowley, Miss Cowley, little Tuppence, clever little Tuppence

Resourceful young woman who teams up with Tommy to solve the mystery.

Jane Finn

major

Also known as Miss Jane Finn, Miss Finn, the elusive Jane Finn

Missing young woman who holds a secret document of great importance.

Julius P. Hersheimmer

major

Also known as Mr. Julius P. Hersheimmer, Mr. Hersheimmer, Hersheimmer, Julius, Julius Hersheimmer

American millionaire searching for his missing cousin Jane Finn.

Sir James Peel Edgerton

supporting

Also known as Peel Edgerton, Sir James

Prominent lawyer and politician who becomes involved in the case.

Mrs. Vandemeyer

supporting

Also known as Rita Vandemeyer, Rita, Marguerite, Vandemeyer

Mysterious and dangerous woman connected to the criminal underworld.

Mr. Carter

supporting

Also known as Carter

High-ranking government official who recruits Tommy and Tuppence.

Mr. Whittington

supporting

Also known as Mr. Edward Whittington, Whittington, Edward Whittington

Sinister businessman who makes a suspicious offer to Tuppence.

Albert

supporting

Also known as the faithful Albert

Loyal errand boy who helps Tommy and Tuppence.

Boris Ivanovitch

supporting

Also known as Boris, Boris Something

Russian agent involved in the conspiracy.

Kramenin

supporting

Also known as Monsieur Kramenin

Russian diplomat with a role in the plot.

Dr. Hall

minor

Also known as Hall

Doctor who treats a key character.

Danvers

minor

Also known as Mr. Danvers

Government official involved in the secret mission.

Conrad

minor

Also known as Monsieur Conrad, the silent Conrad

Servant at the house in Soho.

Janet Vandemeyer

minor

Also known as Miss Janet Vandemeyer, Miss Vandemeyer, Annette

Maid who becomes a key witness.

Mr. Brown

supporting

Also known as Brown, the elusive Mr. Brown

Mysterious master criminal behind the conspiracy.

Count Stepanov

minor

Russian count involved in the plot.

Nurse Edith

minor

Also known as Edith

Nurse attending a patient.

George

minor

Servant at the Beresford household.

Inspector Brown

minor

Police inspector investigating the case.