# The Secret Adversary — Character guide

> Key figures in The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie.

- [Tommy Beresford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/tommy_beresford.md): Young adventurer who partners with Tuppence to find the missing Jane Finn.
- [Tuppence Cowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/tuppence_cowley.md): Resourceful young woman who teams up with Tommy to solve the mystery.
- [Jane Finn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/jane_finn.md): Missing young woman who holds a secret document of great importance.
- [Julius P. Hersheimmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/julius_hersheimmer.md): American millionaire searching for his missing cousin Jane Finn.
- [Sir James Peel Edgerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/sir_james_peel_edgerton.md): Prominent lawyer and politician who becomes involved in the case.
- [Mrs. Vandemeyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/mrs_vandemeyer.md): Mysterious and dangerous woman connected to the criminal underworld.
- [Mr. Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/mr_carter.md): High-ranking government official who recruits Tommy and Tuppence.
- [Mr. Whittington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/mr_whittington.md): Sinister businessman who makes a suspicious offer to Tuppence.
- [Albert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/albert.md): Loyal errand boy who helps Tommy and Tuppence.
- [Boris Ivanovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/boris_ivanovitch.md): Russian agent involved in the conspiracy.
- [Kramenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/kramenin.md): Russian diplomat with a role in the plot.
- [Danvers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/danvers.md): Government official involved in the secret mission.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/mr_brown.md): Mysterious master criminal behind the conspiracy.
- [Inspector Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_adversary_se/characters/inspector_brown.md): Police inspector investigating the case.

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