Adele Leamington

I: The Headhunter

Elmer's niece, who works as a super-chorus-extra for the Knebworth Film Corporation; Brixan is tasked with interviewing her.

II: Mr. Sampson Longvale Calls

Adele approaches Jack Knebworth to ask for a better part, revealing her background as an extra with a small income and a talent for writing. She is observant and curious about Sampson Longvale.

III: The Niece

A young film actress living in a small room, worried about her missing uncle Francis Elmer.

IV: The Leading Lady

Selected by Knebworth to replace Stella Mendoza as the lead; later meets Brixan and shows him the script.

V: Mr. Lawley Foss

Actress; learns from Brixan that her uncle was murdered.

The Master of Griff

Expresses fear and loathing of Sir Gregory Penne and his house, Griff Towers, and is nervous about her big chance in the film.

VII: The Swords and Bhag

Mentioned by Penne as a 'nice little girl' he wishes to invite to dinner; Brixan falsely claims to know her well.

Bhag

Adele performs well in the film scene, but is angered by Michael's presumed acceptance of Penne's dinner invitation. She firmly rejects Penne's advances.

IX: The Ancestor

Performs as Roselle in the film scene; Brixan is captivated by her acting and her presence.

X: The Open Window

Is questioned by Brixan about her belongings and gloves; later attacked through her window by a hairy arm.

XI: The Mark on the Window

Attacked by Bhag at her window; rescued by Brixan's gunshot; later thanks Brixan and admits she was wrong about him.

A Cry from a Tower

Referenced as the target of Bhag's attack and the person Brixan is protecting.

XIII: The Trap That Failed

Noted as having performed remarkably well in the film, watched Brixan's departure from the tower window with despair.

Mendoza Makes a Fight

Defends her new role against Mendoza's intimidation and learns of the kidnapping plot.

Two from the Yard

Becomes aware she is being shadowed by a Scotland Yard man and receives a reassuring note from Brixan.

Mr. Foss Makes a Suggestion

Distracted by thoughts of Brixan and the Headhunter; resists Foss's pressure to dine with Penne.

XIX: The Midnight Visit

The woman imprisoned in the tower room, recognized by Brixan from a photograph; she is young, non-European, and cries in her sleep.

The Erasure

Out on location; declines Brixan's invitation for tea due to work.

XXV: The Man in the Car

Waits for Michael Brixan for tea, then goes out at night and is frightened by the man in the closed car.

XXVI: The Hand

Meets Brixan in Chichester and reveals she saw the hand of the murderer at nine o'clock the previous night.

The Caves

Joins Michael and Jack for dinner; shares her detective work, producing a bottle of butyl chloride and a broken handcuff link.

XXVIII: The Tower

Participates in the film shoot at Griff Tower, descends the rope with Connolly, and is later seen by Brixan after the scene.

Bhag's Return

Screams in fright when Bhag appears; she is badly frightened and confirms she saw nothing from the tower wall.

XXXI: John Percival Liggitt

Feels out of sorts despite success; concerned about the tramp waiting for Brixan; nearly hit by Stella's car.

XXXII: Gregory's Way

Mentioned as the object of Penne's obsessive desire.

XXXIV: The Search

Abducted from her lodgings after a false message; her blue cloak is found torn and bloodied in Bhag's possession.

XXXV: What Happened to Adele

Abducted by Sir Gregory Penne after being tricked into leaving her lodgings.

At the Tower Again

Flees from the house, pursued by Bhag, and takes refuge in the tower before falling into a hidden shaft.

XXXVIII: The Cavern of Bones

Falls into the cave, explores the bone-littered cavern, discovers headless corpses, and hears Penne's cries.

XLI: The Death

Falls into the cave, attempts to shoot Longvale but fails, is rescued by Michael and Knebworth.

XLII: Camera!

Now a star after a successful trade show; discusses marriage with Michael and later kisses him.