# Whose Body? — Character guide

> Key figures in Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers.

- [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey.md): Amateur detective and aristocrat who investigates a mysterious corpse in a bathtub.
- [Mr. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mr_parker.md): Scotland Yard detective and friend of Lord Peter, assisting in the murder investigation.
- [Bunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/bunter.md): Lord Peter's loyal and resourceful valet who aids in detective work.
- [Sir Julian Freke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/sir_julian_freke.md): Eminent surgeon and neurologist with a hidden connection to the crime.
- [Mr. Thipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/little_mr_thipps.md): A small architect who discovers a dead body in his bathtub.
- [Sir Reuben Levy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/sir_reuben_levy.md): A wealthy financier who disappears, his fate tied to the central mystery.
- [Inspector Sugg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/sugg.md): Local police inspector initially in charge of the case, often baffled.
- [Mr. Crimplesham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/crimplesham.md): A solicitor who becomes agitated during the investigation.
- [Lady Levy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lady_levy.md): Wife of Sir Reuben Levy, distressed by her husband's disappearance.
- [Mrs. Thipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mrs_thipps.md): Mother of Mr. Thipps, living with him in his flat.
- [Mr. Cummings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mr_cummings.md): A friend of Mr. Thipps who provides an alibi.
- [Gladys Horrocks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/gladys_horrocks.md): A maid in the Thipps household who gives testimony.
- [Lady Swaffham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/lady_swaffham.md): A society hostess who appears in Lord Peter's social circle.
- [Dowager Duchess of Denver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/dowager_duchess_of_denver.md): Lord Peter's mother, a sharp-witted aristocrat.
- [Mr. Graves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mr_graves.md): A clerk or associate involved in the Levy case.
- [Honourable Freddy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/honourable_freddy_arbuthnot.md): A friend of Lord Peter, often providing social information.
- [Tommy Pringle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/tommy_pringle.md): A young man mentioned in connection with the case.
- [John P. Milligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/john_p_milligan.md): An American businessman who appears briefly.
- [Mrs. Pemming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mrs_pemming.md): A landlady or neighbor providing minor testimony.
- [William Watts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/william_watts.md): A witness or minor figure in the investigation.
- [Old Anderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/old_anderson.md): An elderly character with local knowledge.
- [Mr. Wicks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/wicks.md): A young man involved in the Levy household.
- [Mr. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mr_arbuthnot.md): A relative or associate of Freddy Arbuthnot.
- [Mrs. Freemantle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mrs_freemantle.md): A woman mentioned in passing during the story.
- [Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/gerald.md): The Duke of Denver, Lord Peter's brother.
- [Impey Biggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/impey_biggs.md): A barrister or legal figure consulted in the case.
- [Mrs. Munns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mrs_munns.md): A neighbor or landlady providing information.
- [Mr. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/williams.md): A servant or minor character in the story.
- [Christine Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/christine_ford.md): A woman with a tragic past linked to the case.
- [Mr. Appledore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/mr_appledore.md): Husband of Mrs. Appledore, involved in the Levy matter.
- [Sir Andrew Mackenzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/whose_body_se/characters/sir_andrew_mackenzie.md): A Scottish doctor or expert mentioned in the case.

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