Character guide

Leslie Maughan

major

Also known as Miss Leslie Maughan, Miss Maughan, Leslie, Maughan

A central character, likely a young woman involved in the mystery.

Peter Dawlish

major

Also known as Mr. Dawlish, Dawlish, Mr. Peter Dawlish

A key male character, possibly a detective or romantic interest.

Princess Anita Bellini

major

Also known as Anita, Princess Bellini, Anita Bellini, Princess Anita

A glamorous princess involved in the plot's intrigue.

Jane Raytham

supporting

Also known as Raytham, Jane

A woman connected to the Raytham family, possibly a love interest.

Greta Gurden

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Gurden, Gurden, Mrs. Greta Gurden

A married woman with a role in the social circle.

Mr. Coldwell

supporting

Also known as Coldwell, Chief Inspector Coldwell, Inspector Coldwell

A sharp-eared investigator or police official.

Lady Raytham

supporting

Also known as dear Lady Raytham, the new Lady Raytham

A titled woman, possibly the matriarch of the Raytham family.

Mrs. Inglethorne

minor

Also known as Evidently Mrs. Inglethorne, the unhealthy-looking Mrs. Inglethorne

A minor character described as unhealthy-looking.

Lucretia Brown

minor

Also known as Lucretia, the shocked Lucretia, the indignant Lucretia

A woman who reacts strongly to events, possibly a servant.

Anthony Druze

supporting

Also known as Druze, Anthony

A member of the Druze family, possibly a suspect.

Arthur Druze

minor

Also known as poor Druze, Arthur, Miss or Mrs. Druze

Another Druze family member, possibly in distress.

Elizabeth Dawlish

minor

Also known as Elizabeth Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning

A woman possibly related to Peter Dawlish.

Martha Druze

minor

Also known as Martha, Druze

A female member of the Druze household.

Donald Dawlish

minor

Also known as old Donald Dawlish, Mrs. Dawlish, Donald, Poor old Donald

An older relative of Peter Dawlish, possibly deceased.

Dr. Elford Wesley

minor

Also known as old Dr. Wesley, Dr. Wesley

An elderly doctor in the story.

Old Mr. Wesley

minor

Also known as old Mr. Wesley

An older gentleman, possibly related to Dr. Wesley.

Jane Dawlish

minor

Also known as Jane

A woman with the surname Dawlish, possibly Peter's relative.

Martha

minor

Also known as Miss Martha

A woman referred to as Miss Martha, possibly a servant.

Mr. Druze

minor

Also known as Mr. Druze drunk, Mr. Druze sober

A man with alternating states of intoxication.

Margaret Dawlish

minor

Also known as Margaret

A woman with the Dawlish surname.

Alice Druze

minor

Also known as Alice Mary Druze, Alice

A female member of the Druze family.

Annie Druze

minor

Also known as Annie Emily Druze, Annie

Another female Druze relative.

Lord Everreed

minor

Also known as Everreed

A titled nobleman appearing in the story.

Mrs. Hobbs

minor

Also known as The obedient Mrs. Hobbs, Hobbs

A servant or housekeeper described as obedient.

Belinda

minor

A minor character, possibly a maid or friend.

Diga Nagara

minor

A character with an exotic name, possibly a foreign visitor.

Lord Raytham

minor

A titled male member of the Raytham family.