# The Secret of the Old Clock — Character guide

> Key figures in The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene.

- [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/nancy_drew.md): Teenage detective who investigates the mystery of Josiah Crowley's missing will.
- [Josiah Crowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/josiah_crowley.md): Deceased wealthy man whose missing will is the central mystery of the story.
- [Carson Drew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/carson_drew.md): Nancy's father, a respected lawyer who assists her investigation.
- [Grace Horner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/grace_horner.md): A woman who provides information about the Crowley family and the missing will.
- [Allie Horner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/allie_horner.md): Grace Horner's relative who helps Nancy with clues about the will.
- [Abigail Rowen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/abigail_rowen.md): An elderly woman who was a friend of Josiah Crowley and knows about his will.
- [Helen Corning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/helen_corning.md): Nancy's close friend who accompanies her on some investigations.
- [Ada Topham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/ada_topham.md): A member of the Topham family who is hostile toward Nancy's inquiries.
- [Richard Topham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/richard_topham.md): Head of the Topham family, who claims Josiah Crowley's estate.
- [Jeff Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/jeff_tucker.md): An old man who knows secrets about the Crowley family and the missing will.
- [Isabel Topham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/isabel_topham.md): Daughter of the Topham family, involved in the conflict over the will.
- [Mr. Rolsted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/mr_rolsted.md): A lawyer involved in the legal matters surrounding Josiah Crowley's estate.
- [Judge Hartgrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/judge_hartgrave.md): A judge who presides over legal proceedings related to the will.
- [Hannah Gruen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/hannah_gruen.md): The Drew family housekeeper who helps Nancy at home.
- [Edna Turner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/edna_turner.md): One of the Turner sisters, who have information about the Crowley family.
- [Matilda Turner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/matilda_turner.md): One of the Turner sisters, who are acquaintances of the Crowley family.
- [Josiah Harkston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/josiah_harkston.md): A man mentioned in connection with the Crowley family history.
- [William Mathews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/william_mathews.md): A person involved in the events surrounding the missing will.
- [Fred Mathews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/fred_mathews.md): A relative of William Mathews, connected to the will mystery.
- [Archimedes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_secret_of_the_old_clock_se/characters/archimedes.md): A pet or animal mentioned briefly in the story.

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