Unnatural Death · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers.
Lord Peter Wimsey
major
Also known as Peter, Wimsey, Lord Peter, Lord Peter Wimsey, Peter Wimsey
Amateur detective investigating the suspicious death of Agatha Dawson.
Detective Inspector Parker
major
Also known as Mr. Parker, Inspector Parker, Parker
Scotland Yard detective and friend of Lord Peter, working on the case.
Miss Alexandra Climpson
supporting
Also known as Miss Climpson, Alexandra Katherine Climpson, Alexandra Climpson
Spinster and amateur sleuth assisting Lord Peter with inquiries.
Mary Whittaker
major
Also known as Miss Whittaker, Mary, Poor Miss Whittaker, Whittaker, Miss Mary
Niece of Agatha Dawson and prime suspect in her death.
Agatha Dawson
supporting
Also known as Miss Dawson, Agatha Dawson, Miss Agatha Dawson, old Miss Dawson, the Dawson
Elderly woman whose sudden death sparks the investigation.
Mrs. Forrest
supporting
Also known as a Mrs. Forrest, A Mrs. Forrest, the amiable Mrs. Forrest, Forrest
Friend of Mary Whittaker with a questionable past.
Mr. Murbles
supporting
Also known as the highly respectable Mr. Murbles of Staple Inn, Murbles
Solicitor handling the Dawson estate and legal matters.
Vera Findlater
supporting
Also known as Miss Findlater, the youngest Miss Findlater, Vera Findlater, Miss Vera Findlater, Miss Vera
Young woman involved in the case through her connection to the Whittakers.
Clara Whittaker
supporting
Also known as poor Miss Whittaker, Miss Whittaker, Clara Whittaker, This Miss Clara, Clara, Miss Clara Whittaker, Miss Clara
Sister of Mary Whittaker, also involved in the family affairs.
Dr. Edward Carr
supporting
Also known as Dr. Carr, Dr. Edward Carr, that young Dr. Carr, Carr
Local doctor who attended Agatha Dawson before her death.
Nurse Forbes
supporting
Also known as woman Forbes, Nurse Forbes, Nurse
Nurse who cared for Agatha Dawson and provides key testimony.
Bunter
supporting
Also known as the patient Bunter, even Bunter
Lord Peter's loyal valet and occasional assistant.
Bertha Gotobed
minor
Also known as Miss Bertha, Bertha, Bertha Gotobed
Woman with knowledge of the Whittaker family secrets.
Nurse Philliter
minor
Also known as Nurse Philliter, Philliter, nice Nurse Philliter, Nurse
Another nurse involved in the Dawson household.
Miss Murgatroyd
minor
Also known as Miss Murgatroyd of Leahampton, Leahampton
Resident of Leahampton who provides local gossip.
Simon Dawson
minor
Also known as Simon, Simon Dawson, Dawson
Relative of Agatha Dawson with a troubled history.
Mr. Towkington
minor
Also known as Towkington, Mr. Towkington
Local solicitor involved in the Dawson estate.
Mrs. Peasgood
minor
Also known as Mrs. Peasgood
Friend of the Dawson family who provides information.
Mr. Trigg
minor
Also known as Trigg, the stupid Mr. Trigg
Local man who gives evidence about the case.
Mrs. Hamilton Budge
minor
Also known as Mrs. Hamilton Budge, Mrs. Budge
Woman with knowledge of the Whittaker family.
Mr. Templeton
minor
Also known as Mr. Templeton, Templeton
Legal professional involved in the case.
Miss Grant
minor
Also known as Grant, Miss Grant
Secretary or assistant to one of the characters.
Charles Whittaker
minor
Also known as Charles Whittaker, Charles, Mr. Charles Whittaker, Mr. Charles
Male relative of the Whittaker family.
Rev. Hallelujah Dawson
minor
Also known as the Rev. Hallelujah, the Rev. Hallelujah Dawson, The Rev. Hallelujah Dawson, Hallelujah Dawson, Hallelujah, Poor old Hallelujah, Dawson
Eccentric clergyman and relative of the Dawsons.
Dr. Faulkner
minor
Also known as Dr. Faulkner
Medical expert consulted on the case.
Mr. Simms-Gaythorpe
minor
Also known as Mr. Simms - Gaythorpe
Lawyer involved in the legal proceedings.
Evelyn
minor
Also known as Evelyn, Miss Evelyn
Young woman connected to the case.
Mr. Probyn
minor
Also known as old Probyn, Probyn, Mr. Probyn
Elderly man with knowledge of the Dawson family.
Mr. Paul
minor
Also known as Mr. Paul
Character involved in the legal side of the case.
Ben Cobling
minor
Also known as Ben Cobling, Ben
Local man who provides information to the police.
Mrs. Cobling
minor
Also known as Mrs. Cobling
Wife of Ben Cobling, involved in local gossip.
Mr. Stephen
minor
Also known as Mr. Stephen, poor Mr. Stephen, Steve
Character with a minor role in the narrative.
Sylvia Lyndhurst
minor
Also known as Sylvia, Sylvia Lyndhurst, Lyndhurst
Woman connected to the social circle of the characters.
Mr. Piggin
minor
Also known as Mr. Piggin
Local tradesman or resident with minor involvement.
Mr. Cobling
minor
Also known as Mr. Cobling
Another member of the Cobling family.
Mr. Tredgold
minor
Also known as Mr. Tredgold
Legal professional involved in the case.
Sir Andrew Mackenzie
minor
Also known as Sir Andrew Mackenzie, Sir Andrew
Medical expert consulted on the case.
Mrs. Merdle
minor
Also known as Mrs. Merdle
Woman with a minor role in the story.
Miss Timmins
minor
Also known as Miss Timmins, a Miss Timmins
Minor character mentioned in passing.
Messrs. Pointer & Winkin
minor
Also known as Pointer, Winkin, Messrs. Pointer, Messrs. Pointer & Winkin
Law firm involved in the legal proceedings.
Mrs. Marion Mead
minor
Also known as Mrs. Marion Mead, Mrs. Mead, No Mrs. Mead
Woman with knowledge of the Whittaker family.
Rev. Charles
minor
Also known as the Rev. Charles, Charles
Clergyman with a minor role.
Mr. Henry
minor
Also known as Poor Mr. Henry, Mr. Henry
Minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Harriet
minor
Also known as Harriet, Miss Harriet
Young woman with a minor connection to the case.
James Whittaker
minor
Also known as James Whittaker, Jim, Mr. James Whittaker, Mr. James
Male relative of the Whittaker family.
Dr. Paterson
minor
Also known as Dr. Paterson, Paterson
Medical professional consulted on the case.
Sir James Lubbock
minor
Also known as James, Lubbock, Sir James Lubbock
Minor character mentioned in the legal context.
Mrs. Piggin
minor
Also known as Mrs. Piggin
Wife of Mr. Piggin, minor role.
Mr. Hodgson
minor
Also known as Mr. Hodgson, Hodgson
Minor character with a brief appearance.
Sir Warburton Giles
minor
Also known as Sir Warburton Giles, Sir Warburton
Legal figure mentioned in the case.
Inspector Sugg
minor
Also known as Inspector Sugg, Sugg, Inspector
Police officer involved in the investigation.
Miss Gotobed
minor
Also known as Miss Gotobed
Relative of Bertha Gotobed.
Freddy Arbuthnot
minor
Also known as Freddy Arbuthnot, Alf
Friend of Lord Peter, appears briefly.
Henry Dawson
minor
Also known as Mr. Henry Dawson, Mr. Dawson, Henry Dawson
Relative of Agatha Dawson.
Superintendent Walmisley
minor
Also known as Superintendent Walmisley, Walmisley
Senior police officer overseeing the case.
Mrs. Tredgold
minor
Also known as Mrs. Tredgold
Wife of Mr. Tredgold, minor role.
Miss Philliter
minor
Also known as Miss Philliter
Another nurse or relative of Nurse Philliter.
Crofton
minor
Also known as Crofton
Minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Pritchard
minor
Also known as Reg . v. Pritchard, Pritchard
Legal reference in the case.
George Joseph Smith
minor
Also known as George Joseph Smith, Joe
Historical figure referenced in the case.
Austin Freeman
minor
Also known as Austin, Mr. Austin Freeman, the Austin
Author referenced in the narrative.
Gilbert Frankau
minor
Also known as Gilbert Frankau
Historical figure mentioned in passing.
Shakespeare
minor
Also known as Shakespeare
Literary reference in the narrative.
Armstrong
minor
Also known as Armstrong
Minor character mentioned in the case.
The Findlaters
minor
Also known as the Findlaters
Family of Vera Findlater.
Dewsby
minor
Also known as Send Dewsby, Dewsby
Minor character mentioned in the narrative.
