The Black Gang · Character

Ted Jerningham

One of Drummond's inner circle, quick with a joke and quicker with a revolver, who helps run the Black Gang's private war against Peterson's network.

supporting

Also known as Ted, Jerningham, Theo

First appearance: i in which things happen near barking creek

As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Ted Jerningham is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Arrives with Ginger Martin, disguised so effectively that even Drummond has trouble recognizing him.

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Jerningham belongs to the tight set of friends who treat the Black Gang as a lark with a serious edge, moving between Piccadilly clubs and covert operations without ever quite dropping the banter. He is loyal to Drummond to the bone, and his ease in dangerous company makes him useful precisely where a more conspicuous man would be noticed. In the early–middle arc he is part of the machinery that keeps the gang one step ahead of both the police and their real enemies.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures. How this plays out →
Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative
Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures. How this plays out →
Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures. How this plays out →
Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative
Carl Peterson
rivalry · negative

Hugh Drummond
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures.
Carl Peterson
Carl Peterson sees Ted as an obstacle and enemy due to his alliance with Hugh.
Hugh Drummond
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures.
Hugh Drummond
Ted is one of Hugh's closest friends and a loyal ally in his adventures.
Carl Peterson
Carl Peterson sees Ted as an obstacle and enemy due to his alliance with Hugh.
Carl Peterson
Carl Peterson sees Ted as an obstacle and enemy due to his alliance with Hugh.

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Ted Jerningham appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

In Which a Bomb Bursts at Unpleasantly Close Quarters
Arrives with Ginger Martin, disguised so effectively that even Drummond has trouble recognizing him. He assists in the break-in.
In Which the Bag of Nuts Is Found by Accident
Escapes the explosion with Drummond, sustaining a minor injury.
In Which Hugh Drummond and the Reverend Theodosius Have a Little Chat
Present during Drummond's revelations and the discussion about the kidnapping.

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