# The Spy in Black — Character guide

> Key figures in The Spy in Black by J. Storer Clouston.

- [Eileen Holland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/eileen_holland.md): A young woman who becomes a central figure in the spy plot.
- [Adolph Tiel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/adolph_tiel.md): A German agent involved in espionage activities on the British coast.
- [Lieutenant von Belke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/von_belke.md): A German naval officer whose narrative frames much of the story.
- [Robert Drummond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/robert_drummond.md): A British man who becomes entangled in the spy network.
- [Commander Blacklock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/commander_blacklock.md): A British naval commander involved in counter-espionage.
- [Mr. Burnett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/mr_burnett.md): A chauffeur who plays a key role in the plot.
- [Mr. Craigie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/mr_craigie.md): A local man with knowledge of the area and events.
- [Captain Ashington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/captain_ashington.md): A British naval captain whose identity is assumed by a spy.
- [Mr. Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/taylor.md): A mysterious figure involved in the espionage ring.
- [Commander Wiedermann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/wiedermann.md): A German naval commander and colleague of von Belke.
- [Captain Phipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/captain_phipps.md): A British naval officer involved in the investigation.
- [Bob Blacklock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/bob_blacklock.md): A younger relative of Commander Blacklock.
- [Lieutenant Topham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/lieutenant_topham.md): A British naval lieutenant assisting in the operation.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/mary.md): A servant or local woman who interacts with characters.
- [Alexander Burnett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/alexander_burnett.md): A clergyman whose identity is used by another character.
- [Captain Blacklock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/captain_blacklock.md): A naval officer, possibly related to Commander Blacklock.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A minor character encountered during the story.

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