The Wrong Letter · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Wrong Letter by Walter S. Masterman.
Sylvester Collins
major
Also known as Mr. Collins, Collins, Mr. Sylvester Collins, Alone together Collins
Central character involved in a mysterious letter and crime.
Arthur Sinclair
major
Also known as Superintendent Sinclair, Even Sinclair, Sinclair, Mr. Sinclair
Superintendent investigating the case, a key authority figure.
Eric Sanders
major
Also known as Mr. Eric, Mr. Eric Sanders, Mr. Sanders, Sanders, Eric
A suspect or person of interest in the unfolding mystery.
Mabel Watson
supporting
Also known as Mabel, Miss Mabel, Mabel Watson
Young woman connected to the Watson family and the crime.
Sir James Watson
major
Also known as Sir James, Sir James Watson, poor Sir James, James Watson, young Watson, Watson
Victim or key figure whose death or trouble drives the plot.
F. D. Boyce
supporting
Also known as Mr. Boyce, Boyce, the oily Boyce
Suspicious character with a slick demeanor involved in events.
Mr. Allery
major
Also known as VIII Enter Mr. Allery, Mr. Allery, Allery
Detective or investigator who enters the story mid-way.
Mrs. Simmons
minor
Also known as Mrs. Simmons
Housekeeper or local woman providing information or lodging.
Miss Watson
supporting
Also known as Miss Watson, Watson
Female member of the Watson family, possibly a relative.
Lewis
minor
Also known as Lewis
Servant or assistant who appears in the household.
Old John
minor
Also known as John, Old John, old John
Elderly servant or groundskeeper at the estate.
Jackson
minor
Also known as Bt . Jackson, Jackson
Minor character possibly a butler or local official.
Sir Ronald Watson
supporting
Also known as Sir Ronald Watson, Ronald Watson, Watson, Ronald, Sir Ronald
Younger Watson relative, possibly a son or nephew.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as the doctor, The doctor
Medical professional called to attend to the victim.
John Henry Jackson
minor
Also known as Jackson, John Henry Jackson, John, John Jackson
Distinct from other Jacksons, possibly a police officer.
The Little Doctor
minor
Also known as the little doctor, The little doctor
Small-statured doctor who assists with the case.
Mrs. Allery
minor
Also known as Mrs. Allery, Allery
Wife or relative of Mr. Allery, appears briefly.
The Stranger
minor
Also known as the stranger, The stranger
Mysterious figure who appears at a critical moment.
The Old Servant
minor
Also known as the old servant, The old servant
Aged domestic servant in the Watson household.
A. Sinclair
minor
Also known as A. Sinclair, Sinclair
Possible relative or alias of Superintendent Sinclair.
Miss Allery
minor
Also known as Miss Allery, Allery
Female relative of Mr. Allery, appears in later chapters.
Colonel Fairfax
minor
Also known as Colonel Fairfax
Military man mentioned in connection with the case.
