Character guide

Hugh Drummond

major

Also known as Drummond, Captain Drummond, Captain Hugh Drummond

The protagonist, a former soldier drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a diamond syndicate and a criminal mastermind.

Mr. William Robinson

major

Also known as Mr. Robinson

A wealthy man who becomes entangled in the plot, often serving as a narrator or focal character.

Mr. Edward Blackton

major

Also known as Blackton, Edward Blackton, Ted

A mysterious figure connected to the diamond syndicate, with multiple aliases and a hidden agenda.

Professor Goodman

major

Also known as Goodman, old Goodman, the Professor

A scientist whose laboratory becomes central to the unfolding mystery.

Sir Raymond Blantyre

major

Also known as Blantyre, Raymond, Sir Raymond

A prominent figure involved in the diamond trade and the central conflict.

Mr. Freyder

supporting

Also known as Julius Freyder, Mr. Julius Freyder

A character connected to the syndicate, whose actions have significant consequences.

Carl Peterson

major

Also known as Peterson, old Peterson, friend Peterson

A criminal mastermind, often operating behind the scenes, with ties to Blackton.

Mr. Lewisham

supporting

Also known as Lewisham, the late Mr. Lewisham

A character whose fate is intertwined with the main plot, possibly a victim.

Algy Longworth

supporting

Also known as Algy, Longworth

A friend of Drummond, often involved in the action.

Professor Scheidstrun

supporting

Also known as Scheidstrun, old Scheidstrun

A professor with a questionable reputation, possibly involved in the scheme.

Ted Jerningham

supporting

Also known as Ted, Jerningham

An associate of Drummond, participating in the events.

Mr. Tootem

minor

Also known as Tootem, Austin Friars, Mr. Tootem senior, young Tootem

A businessman, possibly connected to the financial aspects of the plot.

Toby Sinclair

minor

Also known as Sinclair

A minor character, possibly an acquaintance of the main cast.

Brenda Goodman

supporting

Also known as Brenda

Professor Goodman's daughter, who may be involved in the events.

William Anderson

minor

Also known as Mr. Anderson, Mr. William Anderson

A character who appears to be a separate individual, possibly a client or associate.

The Comte de Guy

minor

Also known as The Comte, Edward Blackton—alias Carl Peterson—alias the Comte du Guy

An alias used by Blackton or Peterson, adding to the mystery.

Mr. Jabez Leibhaus

minor

Also known as Leibhaus, Mr. Leibhaus

A minor character, possibly involved in the diamond trade.

Irma

minor

A female character, possibly connected to Peterson or the syndicate.

Phyllis

minor

A minor female character, possibly a love interest or relative.

Mrs. Goodman

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Goodman

Professor Goodman's wife, mentioned in the narrative.

Denny

minor

Also known as the faithful Denny

A servant or loyal companion, possibly to Drummond.

Frau Scheidstrun

minor

Also known as Frau

Professor Scheidstrun's wife, a minor presence.

Henry Lewisham

minor

Also known as Henry

A relative of Mr. Lewisham, possibly a son.

The S.Y. Gadfly

minor

Also known as Gadfly, the Gadfly

A yacht that serves as a location for key events.

John Perkins

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

Mrs. Lewisham

minor

Mr. Lewisham's wife, mentioned in the narrative.

Sir Bryan Johnstone

minor

A minor character, possibly an official or authority figure.

Mr. Atkinson

minor

Also known as Atkinson

A minor character, possibly a business associate.

Henry Lakington

minor

A minor character, possibly involved in the plot.