Character guide

Nancy Drew

major

Also known as Nancy, Miss Drew

Teenage detective who investigates the mystery of Josiah Crowley's missing will.

Josiah Crowley

major

Also known as old Josiah Crowley, Crowley, old Crowley, the late Josiah Crowley, Uncle Josiah, Mr. Crowley

Deceased wealthy man whose missing will is the central mystery of the story.

Carson Drew

supporting

Also known as Mr. Drew, Father

Nancy's father, a respected lawyer who assists her investigation.

Grace Horner

supporting

Also known as Grace, the Horner

A woman who provides information about the Crowley family and the missing will.

Allie Horner

supporting

Also known as Allie

Grace Horner's relative who helps Nancy with clues about the will.

Abigail Rowen

supporting

Also known as Abigail, old Abigail, poor old Abigail, Miss Rowen

An elderly woman who was a friend of Josiah Crowley and knows about his will.

Helen Corning

supporting

Also known as Helen

Nancy's close friend who accompanies her on some investigations.

Ada Topham

supporting

Also known as Ada, Miss Ada

A member of the Topham family who is hostile toward Nancy's inquiries.

Richard Topham

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Topham, Richard, Topham, this Mrs. Topham, Mrs. Richard Topham, Mr. Topham

Head of the Topham family, who claims Josiah Crowley's estate.

Jeff Tucker

supporting

Also known as Jeff, Miss. Ole Jeff

An old man who knows secrets about the Crowley family and the missing will.

Isabel Topham

minor

Also known as Isabel

Daughter of the Topham family, involved in the conflict over the will.

Mr. Rolsted

minor

A lawyer involved in the legal matters surrounding Josiah Crowley's estate.

Judge Hartgrave

minor

A judge who presides over legal proceedings related to the will.

Hannah Gruen

minor

Also known as Hannah

The Drew family housekeeper who helps Nancy at home.

Edna Turner

minor

Also known as the Turner sisters, Edna, the Turner

One of the Turner sisters, who have information about the Crowley family.

Matilda Turner

minor

Also known as Matilda

One of the Turner sisters, who are acquaintances of the Crowley family.

Josiah Harkston

minor

Also known as Harkston

A man mentioned in connection with the Crowley family history.

William Mathews

minor

Also known as William, the Mathews

A person involved in the events surrounding the missing will.

Fred Mathews

minor

Also known as the Mathews, Mathews, Fred

A relative of William Mathews, connected to the will mystery.

Archimedes

minor

A pet or animal mentioned briefly in the story.