Margaret Belman

J. G. Reeder

J. G. Reeder works closely with Margaret Belman, likely as a colleague or assistant in criminal investigations.

Mr. Ravini

Margaret Belman interacts frequently with Mr. Ravini, likely in a professional or investigative context.

Mr. Daver

Margaret Belman engages with Mr. Daver in a professional capacity, likely related to police work.

Olga Crewe

Margaret Belman and Olga Crewe are adversaries, with Crewe posing a threat or challenge.

Mrs. Burton

Margaret Belman and Mrs. Burton have a social acquaintance, likely through shared living or work.

John Flack

John Flack is a dangerous figure who threatens or opposes Margaret Belman.

J. G. Reeder

J. G. Reeder works closely with Margaret Belman, likely as a colleague or assistant in criminal investigations.

J. G. Reeder

J. G. Reeder works closely with Margaret Belman, likely as a colleague or assistant in criminal investigations.

Mr. Ravini

Margaret Belman interacts frequently with Mr. Ravini, likely in a professional or investigative context.

Mr. Daver

Margaret Belman engages with Mr. Daver in a professional capacity, likely related to police work.

Mr. Ravini

Margaret Belman interacts frequently with Mr. Ravini, likely in a professional or investigative context.

Mr. Daver

Margaret Belman engages with Mr. Daver in a professional capacity, likely related to police work.

Terror Keep

Arrives at Larmes Keep, uneasy and observant of the strange environment.

I

Protagonist traveling to Larmes Keep for a job interview; conflicted about her feelings for Mr. Reeder and annoyed by an Italian stalker.

II

Returns from Larmes Keep and is accosted by George Ravini at Waterloo Station; she is firm and dismissive, asking him to leave her alone.

III

Begins work at Larmes Keep, handles correspondence, explores the grounds, and learns of John Flack's escape.

IV

Margaret is not present in this chapter; the woman introduced is Mrs. Granville Fornese, a decoy. No match to Margaret Belman.

V

Reluctantly allows Ravini to stay at Larmes Keep and writes a letter to Reeder but tears it up.

VI

Margaret observes Ravini's behavior, warns Olga about him, and is disturbed by Ravini's nighttime visit to her door.

The Hunt for John Flack

Mentioned as the woman Ravini was pursuing; she is working as a hotel manager in the country.

IX

Dines with Reeder, discusses Ravini's disappearance, and considers checking on Reeder later but decides against it.

The Nightmare in the Corridor

Frightened by voices in the vestibule, she seeks Reeder's reassurance and expresses her fear.

Chapter XI

Shows Reeder the grounds, expresses concern about the night's events, and discusses the bathing pool's history.

XII

Mentioned as having been sent to London by Reeder; Daver brought her to Larmes Keep as a hostage.

XIII

Reeder intends to interview her to set her mind at rest, but she is missing.

XIV

Flees Larmes Keep, escapes a trap car, falls down a cliff, and is captured in the cave.

XV

Missing; Reeder learns she was taken by car and a note suggests she fell over a cliff near Larme.

XVI

Recovers consciousness in a cave and meets Detective Brill; learns of Flack's presence and plans.

XVII

Flees through the cave, climbs the dangerous staircase, and secures herself in a steel room.

XVIII

Missing; Reeder fears for her life and searches for her.

XIX

Found alive inside the safe at Larmes Keep after being presumed dead in the cave collapse.

The Truth Unveiled

Rescued from the collapsing Keep and carried to safety.

XXI

Writes to Reeder about needing a holiday in a safe, crowded place; accompanies him to Richmond Park and helps him confess his love.