The Black Gang · Character
Phyllis Benton
A young woman whose failure to appear at the Ritz becomes the lever Peterson uses to bring Drummond to heel.
supporting
Also known as Phyllis, Phyl
First appearance: ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice
As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Phyllis Benton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Worried for Hugh's safety, urges him to give up his dangerous activities.
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Phyllis is connected to the Latter family and to Drummond's circle, and her absence from a lunch appointment is the first sign that the enemy has changed the rules. When the telephone message arrives, Drummond's usual…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Social Circle and Minor Criminals
- Protagonist
- Core Allies and Villains
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Hugh Drummond
romantic · positive
Phyllis is Hugh's fiancée, and their relationship is loving and supportive. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
psychological · negative
- Hugh Drummond
romantic · positive
Phyllis is Hugh's fiancée, and their relationship is loving and supportive. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
romantic · positive
Phyllis is Hugh's fiancée, and their relationship is loving and supportive. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
psychological · negative
- Carl Peterson
psychological · negative
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Phyllis Benton appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- In Which the Bag of Nuts Is Found by Accident
- X: In Which Hugh Drummond Makes a Discovery
- In Which Hugh Drummond and the Reverend Theodosius Have a Little Chat
- In Which a Rolls-Royce Runs Amok
- In Which Hugh Drummond Arrives at Maybrick Hall
- In Which Things Happen at Maybrick Hall
- In Which a Murderer Is Murdered at Maybrick Hall
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See Phyllis Benton in ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice