# The Viaduct Murder — Character guide

> Key figures in The Viaduct Murder by Ronald A. Knox.

- [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant.md): A literal-minded and mysterious man at the center of the murder investigation.
- [Mordaunt Reeves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mordaunt_reeves.md): A key investigator who hunts for Davenant and the murderer.
- [Mr. Reeves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_reeves.md): The narrator and focal character, often involved in the investigation.
- [Mr. Carmichael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_carmichael.md): A character who provides an account of events and aids the investigation.
- [Marryatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/marryatt.md): A character who breaks a pledge and is involved in the mystery.
- [Momerie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/momerie.md): A member of the Brotherhood with a role in the unfolding events.
- [Old Brotherhood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/old_brotherhood.md): An older member of the Brotherhood, often referred to with sympathy.
- [Miss Rendall-Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/miss_rendall_smith.md): A lady who appears in the narrative with limited presence.
- [Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/sullivan.md): A minor character mentioned in the investigation.
- [Mr. Brotherood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_brotherood.md): A variant spelling of a Brotherhood member with limited mentions.
- [Mr. Campbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_campbell.md): A named individual with a minor role in the story.
- [Alexander Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/alexander_gordon.md): A variant name for Gordon, possibly a different person.
- [Ginger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/ginger.md): A minor character or nickname mentioned briefly.
- [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/sherlock_holmes.md): Referenced as a method or allusion, not a direct character.
- [Mrs. Bramston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mrs_bramston.md): A minor female character with a few mentions.
- [Beazly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/beazly.md): A minor character with limited narrative presence.
- [Miss Frobisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/miss_frobisher.md): A minor female character mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Bramston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_bramston.md): A minor male character with a couple of mentions.
- [Jarrold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/jarrold.md): A minor character, possibly an older figure.
- [Binver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/binver.md): A minor character or place name with few mentions.
- [Colonel Steele](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/colonel_steele.md): A minor military figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mr. Murdoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mr_murdoch.md): A minor character with a few proper mentions.
- [Sergeant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/sergeant.md): A minor police figure with limited role.
- [Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/watson.md): Referenced as an allusion, not a direct character.

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