# The Secret House — Character guide

> Key figures in The Secret House by Edgar Wallace.

- [Count Poltavo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/count_poltavo.md): A charismatic and mysterious count who becomes a central figure in the unfolding intrigue.
- [T. B. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/t_b_smith.md): A sharp detective investigating the strange events at Great Bradley.
- [Mr. Gregory Farrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/mr_gregory_farrington.md): A nervous gentleman whose death sets the plot in motion.
- [Frank Doughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/frank_doughton.md): A young man entangled in the mystery surrounding the Farrington case.
- [Lady Constance Dex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/lady_constance_dex.md): A cheerful and resourceful woman who aids in the investigation.
- [Doris Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/doris_gray.md): A young woman with a connection to the Farrington household.
- [Mr. Ela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/mr_ela.md): A sarcastic police inspector working alongside T. B. Smith.
- [Lady Dinsmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/lady_dinsmore.md): A society lady with a role in the background of the mystery.
- [Montague Fallock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/montague_fallock.md): A mysterious missing person whose fate is central to the plot.
- [George Doughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/george_doughton.md): A relative of Frank Doughton with a stake in the events.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A minor character encountered during the investigation.
- [Mr. Debenham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/mr_debenham.md): A local figure with knowledge of the case.
- [Jamieson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/jamieson.md): A servant or assistant in the household.
- [George Tollington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/george_tollington.md): An elderly man with a past connection to the case.
- [Dr. Goldworthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/dr_goldworthy.md): A respected doctor consulted in the investigation.
- [Antonio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/antonio.md): A servant or associate of Count Poltavo.
- [Sir George Billk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/sir_george_billk.md): A deceased baronet mentioned in the background.
- [Rev. Harry Dex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/rev_harry_dex.md): A clergyman and relative of Lady Constance.
- [Duke of Ambury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_house_se/characters/duke_of_ambury.md): A nobleman with a minor role in the story.

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