# Peter Kane — Room 13 character guide > Peter Kane in Room 13 by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** major **Also known as:** old Kane, Mr. Kane, Peter, Kane, old Peter, Clever old Peter, Old Peter **First appearance:** 0001-ii ## Snapshot A respectable man with a prison past he'd rather forget, Peter Kane sits down to dinner with old enemies and keeps his face a mask. ## Who they are Peter Kane enters Room 13 knowing exactly what kind of trap it might be, ordering the same wine as Emanuel to avoid being drugged and watching every move his hosts make. His curt refusal to be drawn into Emanuel's reminiscences, and his flat statement that it will take more than a dinner party to restore Jeffrey's reputation, reveal a man who has learned to survive by trusting no one. His love for his daughter Marney — and his determination that she not marry a man with the prison taint — is the wound that shapes his every decision. ## Relationships ### [Johnny Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/johnny_gray) _friendship_ Johnny Gray is a loyal friend and ally to Peter Kane, often working to protect him and his interests. ### [Emanuel Legge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/emanuel_legge) _rivalry_ Emanuel Legge is a dangerous enemy to Peter Kane, scheming to ruin him financially and personally. ### [Jeff Legge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/jeff_legge) _rivalry_ Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict. ### [Mr. Reeder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/mr_reeder) _professional_ Mr. Reeder is a detective who professionally investigates the threats against Peter Kane, acting as his protector. ### [Craig](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/craig) _friendship_ Craig is a trusted friend and supporter of Peter Kane, helping him through his troubles. ### [Marney Kane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/marney_kane) _family_ Marney Kane is Peter Kane's daughter, and he is deeply protective of her throughout the story. ### [Barney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/barney) _friendship_ Barney is a loyal friend to Peter Kane, standing by him during the conflict with the Legge family. ### [Emanuel Legge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/emanuel_legge) _rivalry_ Emanuel Legge is a dangerous enemy to Peter Kane, scheming to ruin him financially and personally. ### [Johnny Gray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/johnny_gray) _friendship_ Johnny Gray is a loyal friend and ally to Peter Kane, often working to protect him and his interests. ### [Jeff Legge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/jeff_legge) _rivalry_ Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict. ### [Mr. Reeder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/mr_reeder) _professional_ Mr. Reeder is a detective who professionally investigates the threats against Peter Kane, acting as his protector. ### [Jeff Legge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/jeff_legge) _rivalry_ Jeff Legge actively works against Peter Kane, supporting his father's vendetta and adding to the conflict. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/i) Writes a letter to Johnny informing him of Marney's engagement to Major Floyd, showing his protective love for his daughter. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/ii) Welcomes Johnny back; reveals Marney married Major Floyd; discusses Emanuel Legge's hatred and release. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/iii) Defends his decision to marry Marney to a straight man and violently ejects Emanuel Legge from his property. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/iv) Proudly introduces Jeff Legge as his son-in-law, unaware of the plot. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/v) Overhears Johnny's conversation with Lila from behind a hedge, his face inscrutable. ### [The Wedding Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/vi) Hosts the wedding, jovial with Johnny, unaware of the Legges' scheme. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as Marney's father; unaware of the plot. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/ix) Peter is discussed as a former bank robber who betrayed Jeff's father, and his daughter's marriage is part of a revenge plot. ### [The Locked Room and the Broken Promise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/x) Mentioned as having left Horsham with a gun, determined to confront Jeff. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xii) Seen by Emanuel Legge walking near the Highlow Club, absorbed in thought and in evening dress. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xvi) Admits he was near the Highlow Club; relieved Lila is Jeff's wife; fears for Johnny. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xvii) Present during the confrontation, allows Johnny to take leave of Marney privately. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xix) Mentioned as the target of Emanuel's framing scheme; Emanuel believes he shot Jeff. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxi) Hosts Mr. Reeder, learns about the forged notes, and refuses to inform on Jeffrey Legge despite the investigator's probing. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxii) Confronts Emanuel Legge with dangerous calm, agrees to a dinner meeting at the Highlow Club. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxiv) Writes to Johnny about Legge's invitation, expresses concern about the Highlow dinner, and reaffirms his intention to pursue bigamy charges against Legge. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxvi) Arrives with a gun, is suspicious of the Legges, is struck by Emanuel after Johnny is drugged, and is carried to the car. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxvii) Accompanies Johnny Gray to the club; leaves with him down the fire-escape. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxviii) Reveals details about the drugging and the spiral staircase at the Highlow Club ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxix) Reported to have escaped and killed Emanuel Legge, though not present in the chapter. ### [The Death-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxx) Mentioned by Legge as the killer of Emanuel Legge, with Legge vowing revenge. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxxi) Mentioned as having escaped from Keytown Jail. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxxii) Stands at Mr. Reeder's right hand outside the prison, part of the cordon that blocks Legge's escape. ### [The Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/chapters/xxxiii) Expresses surprise at Johnny's true identity but gives his blessing to the marriage. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters/peter_kane - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/room_13_se/characters