# The Talleyrand Maxim — Character guide

> Key figures in The Talleyrand Maxim by J. S. Fletcher.

- [Linford Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/linford_pratt.md): A cunning clerk who schemes to exploit a secret document for personal gain.
- [Bartle Collingwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/bartle_collingwood.md): A determined solicitor investigating a mysterious death and a missing will.
- [Nesta Mallathorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/nesta_mallathorpe.md): A young woman caught in a web of inheritance secrets and family intrigue.
- [Charles Eldrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/charles_eldrick.md): A senior partner at Eldrick & Pascoe, involved in the Mallathorpe estate.
- [Richard Mallathorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/richard_mallathorpe.md): The widow of the late John Mallathorpe, protective of her family's interests.
- [James Parrawhite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/james_parrawhite.md): A shady character with knowledge of the Mallathorpe family secrets.
- [Eldrick & Pascoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/eldrick_and_pascoe.md): The law firm handling the Mallathorpe estate and related legal matters.
- [Halstead Byner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/halstead_byner.md): A journalist who becomes entangled in the investigation.
- [George Pickard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/george_pickard.md): A local tradesman with connections to the Mallathorpe family.
- [Esther Mawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/esther_mawson.md): A housekeeper or servant in the Mallathorpe household.
- [R. Murgatroyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/r_murgatroyd.md): A local businessman involved in the community.
- [John Mallathorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/john_mallathorpe.md): The deceased patriarch whose will sparks the central conflict.
- [Prydale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/prydale.md): A police sergeant investigating the death of John Mallathorpe.
- [Cobcroft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/cobcroft.md): A couple who are tenants or associates of the Mallathorpes.
- [Harper Mallathorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/harper_mallathorpe.md): The late John Mallathorpe's nephew and a potential heir.
- [Gaukrodger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/gaukrodger.md): A woman with knowledge of the Mallathorpe family history.
- [Robson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/robson.md): A solicitor or clerk associated with the case.
- [Jabey Naylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/jabey_naylor.md): A local character with ties to the events surrounding the will.
- [Shepherd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/shepherd.md): A minor figure in the legal or business circles of Barford.
- [Hoskins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/hoskins.md): A servant or employee in the Mallathorpe household.
- [Clough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/clough.md): A woman who provides lodging or services in Barford.
- [Parsons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/parsons.md): A minor character appearing in the later chapters.
- [John Standridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/john_standridge.md): A baronet mentioned in connection with the Mallathorpe family.
- [Vickers & Marshall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/vickers_marshall.md): A firm of solicitors involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Bill Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/bill_thomson.md): A local man who provides information to the investigators.
- [Stringer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/stringer.md): A minor character in the Barford community.
- [Martin Charlesworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/martin_charlesworth.md): A name mentioned in connection with the will or estate.
- [Arthur James Wyatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/arthur_james_wyatt.md): A person referenced in the legal documents of the case.
- [Ann Mallathorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/characters/ann_mallathorpe.md): A female relative of the Mallathorpe family.

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