Sir Gregory Penne

Mike Brixan

Mike and Sir Gregory are locked in a bitter, high-stakes conflict, with Sir Gregory as the primary antagonist opposing Mike's goals.

Stella Mendoza

Sir Gregory views Stella as a threat or obstacle, and their interactions are marked by tension and opposition.

Bhag

Bhag opposes Sir Gregory, viewing him as an enemy and acting against his interests.

Sampson Longvale

Sampson is antagonistic toward Sir Gregory, likely due to conflicting loyalties or goals.

Jack Knebworth

Jack is directly opposed to Sir Gregory, viewing him as a dangerous enemy.

Lawley Foss

Lawley Foss is opposed to Sir Gregory, likely due to their conflicting roles in the story.

Mike Brixan

Mike and Sir Gregory are locked in a bitter, high-stakes conflict, with Sir Gregory as the primary antagonist opposing Mike's goals.

Mike Brixan

Mike and Sir Gregory are locked in a bitter, high-stakes conflict, with Sir Gregory as the primary antagonist opposing Mike's goals.

Stella Mendoza

Sir Gregory views Stella as a threat or obstacle, and their interactions are marked by tension and opposition.

Stella Mendoza

Sir Gregory views Stella as a threat or obstacle, and their interactions are marked by tension and opposition.

Sampson Longvale

Sampson is antagonistic toward Sir Gregory, likely due to conflicting loyalties or goals.

Jack Knebworth

Jack is directly opposed to Sir Gregory, viewing him as a dangerous enemy.

The Master of Griff

The master of Griff Towers, a thickset man with a harsh voice, who makes unwanted advances toward Adele.

VII: The Swords and Bhag

Hosts Brixan; shows off his swords and boasts of killing the previous owner of a Borneo sword; reveals his hidden servant Bhag.

Bhag

Penne demonstrates his control over Bhag, uses the ape as a shield, and attempts to manipulate Adele into a private dinner. He shows a mix of charm and menace.

IX: The Ancestor

Mentioned as having a private interview with Foss at Griff Towers.

XI: The Mark on the Window

Implied to have orchestrated the attack by using Adele's glove to scent-mark her room for Bhag.

A Cry from a Tower

Appears disheveled and defensive; locks Brixan in the library after learning he is a detective.

XIII: The Trap That Failed

Panics after the gunshot, blusters and threatens Brixan, but wilts when Brixan mentions the swords above the mantelpiece.

Two from the Yard

Discussed as a suspect with a criminal record for assault and a dubious past in Borneo.

Mr. Foss Makes a Suggestion

Discussed as a rich and powerful man with a crush on Adele; has a secret past connection to Stella Mendoza.

XIX: The Midnight Visit

Argues with Stella Mendoza in the library, threatens her, and forces her into a dark room; his monstrous servant Bhag is under his command.

XX: A Narrow Escape

Seen at Griff Towers bidding goodnight to Stella Mendoza.

XXII: The Head

Implied to be the caller who interrupts Stella Mendoza's confession.

XXIII: Clues at the Tower

Bandaged and armed, he claims self-defense against a Malayan intruder but is implicated in Foss's death.

The Marks of the Beast

Reluctantly allows Brixan into the room, provides evasive answers, and is suspected of being the Headhunter.

XXV: The Man in the Car

Suspected by Michael Brixan of being the Headhunter and of killing Foss.

XXVI: The Hand

Discussed in Stella's testimony; implicated in past raids and in the disappearance of Bhag.

The Caves

His estate is identified as the likely location of the caves and the Griff Tower.

Bhag's Return

Confirms Bhag's return, discusses the handcuffs, and engages in a hypothetical conversation about murder and blackmail, revealing his anxiety about a past incident.

XXXII: Gregory's Way

Drunk and menacing, he reveals his obsession with Adele and imprisons Stella.

XXXIV: The Search

Missing from Griff Towers; his scream is heard in the night, suggesting he is in danger.

XXXV: What Happened to Adele

Drunk and elated, he abducts Adele and brings her to Griff Towers.

XXXVIII: The Cavern of Bones

Heard crying for help from within the cave, revealing his terror and imminent danger.

Michael Knows for Sure

Flees after his car fails, is drugged by Longvale, and ends up in the cave with Brixan.

The Widow

Terrified and pleading for his life as Longvale threatens him with the guillotine.

XLI: The Death

Lies strapped to the guillotine, is released by Longvale, then collapses; later found in a fit.

XLII: Camera!

Mentioned as having served part of a six-month sentence for concealment of death.