Malcolm Cromarty

F. T. Carrington

Carrington and Malcolm have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues or business associates with mutual respect.

Simon Rattar

Malcolm and Rattar are enemies, with Malcolm distrusting Rattar and working to counter his influence.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Malcolm are siblings, with a bond that is affectionate but occasionally strained by differing loyalties.

F. T. Carrington

Carrington and Malcolm have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues or business associates with mutual respect.

Simon Rattar

Malcolm and Rattar are enemies, with Malcolm distrusting Rattar and working to counter his influence.

Simon Rattar

Malcolm and Rattar are enemies, with Malcolm distrusting Rattar and working to counter his influence.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Malcolm are siblings, with a bond that is affectionate but occasionally strained by differing loyalties.

Cicely Farmond

Cicely and Malcolm are siblings, with a bond that is affectionate but occasionally strained by differing loyalties.

F. T. Carrington

Carrington and Malcolm have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues or business associates with mutual respect.

III: The Heir

The heir to the baronetcy, a young man with literary pretensions, visits Rattar to discuss his debts and expresses apprehension about Sir Reginald's reaction.

VII: The Drive Home

Lilian hints that Cicely may be involved with him, discouraging Ned's interest.

VIII: Sir Reginald

Seeks Cicely's sympathy and hints at financial troubles; reveals his emotional dependence on her.

A Philosopher

Suggests a game of billiards after lunch, but the invitation is refused.

X: The Letter

Plays billiards, retires to his room, and later attempts to speak privately with Cicely.

XII: Cicely

Now the new baronet, he appears pale and disturbed, briefly greets Ned then withdraws solemnly.

XIV: The Question of Motive

Beneficiary of £1,000 a year and eventual heir; secretly engaged to Cicely Farmond.

XV: Two Women

Moody and agitated, he tries to persuade Cicely to leave but fails; leaves for London the next morning, his confidence unshared.

XVI: Rumour

Mentioned as the subject of the rumor that he was secretly engaged to Cicely and involved in Sir Reginald's murder.

XVIII: £1,200

Malcolm is described by Lilian as a conceited jackanapes deeply in debt, and she implies he is capable of the murder. Ned is shocked to learn of his debts.

Mr. Carrington's Walk

Mentioned as the subject of a false arrest rumor spread by Carrington; Cicely insists he could not have committed murder.

XXIII: Simon's Views

Discussed as a prime suspect due to his debts and secret engagement to Cicely; Rattar notes he sat up late on the night of the murder.

Mr. Bisset's Assistant

Mentioned as being in London; Carrington learns he is engaged and obtains his address.

XXV: A Telegram

Target of Carrington's request; a telegram is sent to him under false pretenses.

At Stanesland

Discussed as a suspect; Ned calls him 'a bit of a young squirt' but refuses to believe he is a murderer without proof.

The Return

Mentioned as falsely suspected of murder and engagement to Cicely; cleared by Ned.

Brother and Sister

Mentioned as the subject of the false engagement rumor that linked him to Cicely in a murder conspiracy.

XXX: A Marked Man

Sir Malcolm confides in Carrington about his fear of suspicion, his confession to Cicely, and his man of business's advice to flee. He is relieved to be declared innocent but chagrined that public talk may cease.

XXXIV: A Confidential Conversation

Interviewed by Carrington; Rattar advised him to go abroad.