# June Morrow — Behind That Curtain character guide > June Morrow in Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Miss Morrow, June, Miss June Morrow **First appearance:** 0001-behind-that-curtain ## Snapshot A sharp young lawyer assigned to assist the police, Morrow matches Chan's subtlety with her own composure and refuses to be sidelined by blustering authority. ## Who they are Morrow works alongside the police investigation, her legal training and steady nerve making her far more than a secretary. She navigates the egos of Captain Flannery and the suspicions of the wealthy suspects with cool precision, earning Chan's respect as a genuine partner. Her presence sharpens the question of who can be trusted, and her quiet rapport with Chan gives the investigation its most effective alliance. ## Relationships ### [Barry Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/barry_kirk) _romantic_ Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them. ### [Sergeant Charlie Chan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sergeant_charlie_chan) _friendship_ June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities. ### [Captain Flannery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/captain_flannery) _social_ Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest. ### [Barry Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/barry_kirk) _romantic_ Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them. ### [Barry Kirk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/barry_kirk) _romantic_ Barry Kirk and June Morrow are in a romantic relationship, with clear affection and mutual concern between them. ### [Sergeant Charlie Chan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sergeant_charlie_chan) _friendship_ June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities. ### [Sergeant Charlie Chan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/sergeant_charlie_chan) _friendship_ June Morrow and Charlie Chan have a cordial, friendly relationship, with June showing trust in Chan's detective abilities. ### [Captain Flannery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/captain_flannery) _social_ Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest. ### [Captain Flannery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/captain_flannery) _social_ Captain Flannery and June Morrow have a polite, professional acquaintance, with Flannery treating her as a witness or person of interest. ## In the story ### [What Happened to Eve Durand?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/ii-what-happened-to-eve-durand) Reveals herself as the deputy district attorney J. V. Morrow, wearing a green hat as arranged. ### [III: The Bungalow in the Sky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/iii-the-bungalow-in-the-sky) Arrives with Charlie Chan; wears an orange dinner gown; expresses excitement about the evening. ### [IV: The Reckoning of Heaven](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/iv-the-reckoning-of-heaven) Arrives from the district attorney's office, calls Captain Flannery, and begins investigating the murder. ### [The Voice in the Next Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/v-the-voice-in-the-next-room) Morrow attempts to persuade Chan to stay and work on the case, ultimately accusing him of losing face. ### [The Guest Detective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/vi-the-guest-detective) Arranges Chan's appointment as guest detective, takes charge of questioning women involved, and interviews Miss Lila Barr. ### [Muddy Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/vii-muddy-water) Discovers the blank paper in Sir Frederic's mail. Questions Gloria Garland about the pearl and her meeting with Sir Frederic. ### [Willie Li's Good Turn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/viii-willie-li-s-good-turn) Expresses doubt about the case's progress; Chan advises her to focus on Sir Frederic's death rather than Marie Lantelme. ### [IX: The Port of Missing Women](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/ix-the-port-of-missing-women) Arranges and conducts the interview with Eileen Enderby; reads the clipping about Jennie Jerome. ### [The Letter from London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/x-the-letter-from-london) Objects to Flannery's plan to arrest Jennie Jerome without evidence and assists with tea. ### [The Muddy Water Clears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xi-the-muddy-water-clears) Works on the case for the district attorney; spends Sunday with Barry Kirk; present during the Monday revelation. ### [A Misty Evening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xii-a-misty-evening) Arrives at the bungalow excitedly; anticipates the meeting between Major Durand and the elevator woman. ### [Dinner for Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xiv-dinner-for-two) Expresses doubts about Eve Durand's identity and lists multiple suspects; discusses the case with Kirk over dinner. ### [The Discreet Mr. Cuttle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xv-the-discreet-mr-cuttle) Interviews Mrs. Tupper-Brock in her office, asks about Beetham, India, and the elevator girl. ### [Long Life and Happiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xvi-long-life-and-happiness) Conducts a sharp interrogation of Mrs. Kirk, uncovering Helen Tupper-Brock's involvement. ### [XVII: The Woman from Peshawar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xvii-the-woman-from-peshawar) Arranges for Chan to join the interrogation; admits she should have told Flannery about Beetham's involvement in the Peshawar picnic. ### [Hawaii Bound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/chapters/xxii-hawaii-bound) Comforts Eve Durand, leaves the bungalow with her, and later sees Chan off at the pier, receiving a pink streamer. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters/june_morrow - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_that_curtain_se/characters