Character guide

Miles Bredon

major

Also known as Bredon, Mr. Bredon

An insurance detective investigating a mysterious death at the Load of Mischief.

Angela Bredon

major

Also known as Angela, XI The Generalship of Angela

Miles Bredon's wife, who aids in the investigation with clever strategy.

Mr. Brinkman

major

Also known as Brinkman, Mrs. Davis, the late Mr. Davis, friend Brinkman, Poor Brinkman

A key figure found dead, central to the mystery at the inn.

Mr. Mottram

supporting

Also known as Mottram, poor Mottram, poor old Mottram, powerful rich Mottram

A wealthy and influential man involved in the case.

Mr. Leyland

supporting

Also known as Leyland, poor Mr. Leyland, old Leyland, the ingenious Leyland, VII From Leyland

A local man with a notebook who provides crucial observations.

Mr. Pulteney

supporting

Also known as Pulteney, Whereas Pulteney

A character involved in the events at the Load of Mischief.

Mr. Eames

supporting

Also known as Eames

A man whose evening activities are scrutinized during the investigation.

Simmonds

supporting

Also known as young Simmonds, Mr. Simmonds, the Simmonds, Poor Mr. Simmonds

A young man connected to the case and the inn.

Mrs. Bredon

minor

Also known as Bredon

Miles Bredon's mother, a minor character in the household.

The Old Gentleman

supporting

Also known as the old gentleman

A mysterious elderly figure whose behavior is closely watched.

Dr. Ferrers

minor

Also known as Ferrers

A doctor who provides medical insights into the death.

Brinky

minor

A nickname for a character associated with Brinkman.

The Boots

minor

Also known as The Boots

An employee at the inn who handles shoes and errands.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor

A medical professional called to examine the deceased.

Edward

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Watson

minor

A name referenced, possibly a historical or fictional allusion.

Emmeline

minor

Also known as dear Emmeline

A woman mentioned affectionately by another character.

Mr. Warren

minor

A minor character who appears briefly.

Sholto

minor

A name that appears, possibly a reference or minor role.

Brutus

minor

A name mentioned, possibly a pet or historical reference.

Breton

minor

A minor character or name variant.

Francis Baker

minor

Also known as the youthful Francis, Francis

A young man mentioned in the narrative.

Father O'Shaughnessy

minor

Also known as Pullford

A priest from Pullford who appears briefly.

John of Chilthorpe

minor

Also known as Chilthorpe

A historical or minor character referenced.

Arthur Stump

minor

A minor character with a brief mention.

Mr. Brendan

minor

Also known as Mr. Brendan, Mr. ' Brendan

A name that appears, possibly a variant of Bredon.

Pillock

minor

Also known as Johnny Pillock

A minor character with a comedic name.

The Bishop

minor

Also known as VIII The Bishop, the Bishop, Lord Bishop

A bishop who appears in a chapter scene.