# The Three Taps — Character guide

> Key figures in The Three Taps by Ronald A. Knox.

- [Miles Bredon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/miles_bredon.md): An insurance detective investigating a mysterious death at the Load of Mischief.
- [Angela Bredon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/angela_bredon.md): Miles Bredon's wife, who aids in the investigation with clever strategy.
- [Mr. Brinkman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_brinkman.md): A key figure found dead, central to the mystery at the inn.
- [Mr. Mottram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_mottram.md): A wealthy and influential man involved in the case.
- [Mr. Leyland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_leyland.md): A local man with a notebook who provides crucial observations.
- [Mr. Pulteney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_pulteney.md): A character involved in the events at the Load of Mischief.
- [Mr. Eames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_eames.md): A man whose evening activities are scrutinized during the investigation.
- [Simmonds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/simmonds.md): A young man connected to the case and the inn.
- [Mrs. Bredon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mrs_bredon.md): Miles Bredon's mother, a minor character in the household.
- [The Old Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/the_old_gentleman.md): A mysterious elderly figure whose behavior is closely watched.
- [Dr. Ferrers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/dr_ferrers.md): A doctor who provides medical insights into the death.
- [Brinky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/brinky.md): A nickname for a character associated with Brinkman.
- [The Boots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/the_boots.md): An employee at the inn who handles shoes and errands.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A medical professional called to examine the deceased.
- [Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/watson.md): A name referenced, possibly a historical or fictional allusion.
- [Emmeline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/emmeline.md): A woman mentioned affectionately by another character.
- [Sholto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/sholto.md): A name that appears, possibly a reference or minor role.
- [Brutus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/brutus.md): A name mentioned, possibly a pet or historical reference.
- [Father O'Shaughnessy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/father_oshaughnessy.md): A priest from Pullford who appears briefly.
- [John of Chilthorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/john_of_chilthorpe.md): A historical or minor character referenced.
- [Mr. Brendan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/mr_brendan.md): A name that appears, possibly a variant of Bredon.
- [The Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_taps_se/characters/the_bishop.md): A bishop who appears in a chapter scene.

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