# The Starvel Hollow Tragedy — Character guide

> Key figures in The Starvel Hollow Tragedy by Freeman Wills Crofts.

- [Inspector French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/detective_inspector_joseph_french.md): A Scotland Yard detective investigating the Starvel Hollow tragedy.
- [Ruth Averill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/ruth_averill.md): A young woman connected to the Averill family and the tragedy.
- [Pierce Whymper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/pierce_whymper.md): A cook and potential witness with knowledge of the case.
- [Dr. Herbert Philpot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/dr_herbert_philpot.md): A local doctor involved in the inquest and investigation.
- [John Roper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/john_roper.md): The deceased man at the center of the Starvel Hollow tragedy.
- [Mr. Oxley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_oxley.md): A local man who provides information to Inspector French.
- [Dr. Emerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/dr_emerson.md): An elderly doctor who offers medical insights into the case.
- [Mrs. Roper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mrs_roper.md): The wife of John Roper, grieving and involved in the investigation.
- [Markham Giles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/markham_giles.md): A deceased man whose past is relevant to the mystery.
- [Mr. Tarkington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_tarkington.md): A theorist who develops an early hypothesis about the crime.
- [Sergeant Kent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/sergeant_kent.md): A police sergeant assisting Inspector French.
- [Old Mr. Averill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/starvel_mr_averill.md): The elderly patriarch of the Averill family, deceased before the story.
- [Edna Philpot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/edna_philpot.md): The wife of Dr. Philpot, a local social figure.
- [Mrs. Palmer-Gore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mrs_palmer_gore.md): A woman of some standing in the community.
- [Flora Roper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/flora_roper.md): The deceased daughter of John and Mrs. Roper.
- [Theodore Averill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/theodore_averill.md): A relative of the Averill family, deceased before events.
- [Mr. Dashwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_dashwood.md): A solicitor or businessman involved in the case.
- [Mrs. Oxley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mrs_oxley.md): The wife of Mr. Oxley, a local resident.
- [Simon Averill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/simon_averill.md): Another member of the Averill family, possibly a brother.
- [Chief Inspector Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/chief_inspector_mitchell.md): A senior police officer who oversees aspects of the investigation.
- [Major Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/major_valentine.md): A military man who may have knowledge of the case.
- [Mr. Pullar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_pullar.md): A local figure who interacts with the investigation.
- [Inspector Tanner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/inspector_tanner.md): Another police inspector working on the case.
- [Dr. Lingard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/dr_lingard.md): A medical professional consulted in the case.
- [Inspector Willis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/willis.md): A police inspector involved in the investigation.
- [Arthur Lisle Whitman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/arthur_lisle_whitman.md): A man whose identity is questioned during the inquiry.
- [Mr. Stanley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_stanley.md): A person mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Inspector Marshall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/inspector_marshall.md): A police officer who assists in the investigation.
- [Madeleine Blancquart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/madeleine_blancquart.md): A French woman possibly connected to the case.
- [William Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/william_fuller.md): A person of interest in the investigation.
- [Judith Carr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/judith_carr.md): A talkative woman who provides local gossip.
- [Flora Macfarlane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/flora_macfarlane.md): A woman possibly related to the Roper family.
- [George Mellowes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/george_mellowes.md): A person who may have witnessed something important.
- [Sergeant MacGregor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/sergeant_macgregor.md): A police sergeant assisting the investigation.
- [Mrs. Eliza Steele](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mrs_eliza_steele.md): A woman who may have relevant information.
- [James Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/james_gray.md): A person mentioned in connection with the tragedy.
- [Mr. Andrews Macdonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/mr_andrews_macdonald.md): A man who may have knowledge of the case.
- [Nurse Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/nurse_williams.md): A nurse who may have attended to the deceased.
- [M. Prosper Giraud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/m_prosper_giraud.md): A Frenchman possibly connected to the case.
- [Abel Hesketh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/abel_hesketh.md): A person of interest in the investigation.
- [Dr. Laming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_starvel_hollow_tragedy_se/characters/dr_laming.md): A doctor who provides a medical opinion.

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