# Montgomery Jones — Partners in Crime character guide

> Montgomery Jones in Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jones, Mr. Montgomery Jones, Mr. Jones, poor Montgomery Jones

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-the-adventure-of-the-sinister-stranger

## Who they are

A young man who gets entangled in the affairs of the detective agency.

## Relationships

### [Tommy Beresford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/partners_in_crime_se/characters/tommy_beresford)

_professional_

An acquaintance who provides information or assistance to Tommy during cases.

### [Tommy Beresford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/partners_in_crime_se/characters/tommy_beresford)

_professional_

An acquaintance who provides information or assistance to Tommy during cases.

### [Tommy Beresford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/partners_in_crime_se/characters/tommy_beresford)

_professional_

An acquaintance who provides information or assistance to Tommy during cases.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/partners_in_crime_se/chapters/ii)

Reveals himself as the criminal 'Crackler' after luring Tommy to a house, but is ultimately captured by Inspector Marriot.

### [XIII: The Unbreakable Alibi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/partners_in_crime_se/chapters/xiii-the-unbreakable-alibi)

New client who seeks help with a wager involving Una Drake's alibi.

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