# Trent’s Last Case — Character guide

> Key figures in Trent’s Last Case by E. C. Bentley.

- [Philip Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/philip_trent.md): An artist and amateur detective investigating the Manderson murder.
- [Sigsbee Manderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/sigsbee_manderson.md): A wealthy American financier found murdered at his English estate.
- [Mabel Manderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/mabel_manderson.md): The beautiful young widow of Sigsbee Manderson, suspected of involvement.
- [John Marlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/john_marlowe.md): Manderson's private secretary, a key suspect in the murder case.
- [Nathaniel Burton Cupples](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/nathaniel_burton_cupples.md): An elderly scholar and Trent's friend, connected to the Manderson household.
- [Calvin Bunner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/calvin_bunner.md): Manderson's American business associate, staying at the estate.
- [Inspector Murch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/murch.md): The Scotland Yard detective leading the official murder investigation.
- [Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/martin.md): Trent's loyal and resourceful manservant.
- [Sir James Molloy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/sir_james_molloy.md): A newspaper proprietor and friend of Trent, involved in the case.
- [Célestine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/celestine.md): Mrs. Manderson's French maid, a witness in the household.
- [George Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/george_harris.md): A mysterious man seen near the crime scene, later identified.
- [Miss Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/miss_morgan.md): A witness at the inquest, a young woman from the village.
- [Figgis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/figgis.md): The local constable who first responded to the murder.
- [Dr. Stock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/dr_stock.md): The local physician who examined Manderson's body.
- [Mr. Anthony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/mr_anthony.md): A gardener at the Manderson estate, a minor witness.
- [Sheppard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/sheppard.md): A boatman who provides information about the night of the murder.
- [John Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/john_perry.md): A groom at the Manderson stables, a minor witness.
- [Mr. Silver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/mr_silver.md): A jeweler from London who testifies at the inquest.
- [Mr. Jeffrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/trent_s_last_case_se/characters/mr_jeffrey.md): A neighbor of the Mandersons, mentioned in passing.

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