Robert Ellery

Joan Cowper

Joan and Robert share a deep romantic bond, often confiding in each other amidst the murder investigation.

Carter Woodman

Carter and Robert are old friends who often share information and support each other's investigations.

Walter Brooklyn

Robert suspects Walter of murder and engages in a tense cat-and-mouse game with him.

Sir John Bunnery

Robert consults Sir John, a forensic expert, to analyze evidence in the murder case.

Carter Woodman

Carter and Robert are old friends who often share information and support each other's investigations.

Joan Cowper

Joan and Robert share a deep romantic bond, often confiding in each other amidst the murder investigation.

Sir John Bunnery

Robert consults Sir John, a forensic expert, to analyze evidence in the murder case.

Walter Brooklyn

Robert suspects Walter of murder and engages in a tense cat-and-mouse game with him.

Joan Cowper

Joan and Robert share a deep romantic bond, often confiding in each other amidst the murder investigation.

Sir John Bunnery

Robert consults Sir John, a forensic expert, to analyze evidence in the murder case.

Carter Woodman

Carter and Robert are old friends who often share information and support each other's investigations.

Walter Brooklyn

Robert suspects Walter of murder and engages in a tense cat-and-mouse game with him.

I: A Family Celebration

Harry Lucas's ward and a rising writer; in love with Joan Cowper and a rival to John Prinsep.

II: Sir Vernon’s Will

A guest who takes little part in the forced cheerfulness; walks home through the parks.

A Pause for Reflection

He left the house soon after ten, intending to walk to his Chelsea room. The inspector decides to follow his trail as a loose end.

XII: Robert Ellery

Struggles with his love for Joan and decides to visit her; questioned by Inspector Gibbs about his alibi.

An Arrest

Sits with Joan at the inquest; watches the proceedings and Walter's reaction.

Mainly a Love Scene

Ellery visits Joan, confesses his love, and agrees to help her. He is also under police suspicion due to his lack of alibi on the night of the murder.

XV: To and Fro

Searches for Walter Brooklyn; obtains permit for Joan to visit Brooklyn; clears his own alibi by finding William Gloucester; has police surveillance lifted; becomes engaged to Joan.

A Link in the Chain

Creates a map of Walter's journey and interviews a night watchman who provides a key alibi witness.

The Lovely Lady

Ellery undertakes the search for Kitty in Leicester Square, feeling out of his depth, and later enlists Will Jaxon's help.

Don Quixote

Ellery leads the investigation alongside Joan, using his wits to find the Spaniard and gather evidence.

The Spaniard Does His Bit

Meets the Spaniard, secures alibi witnesses, and arranges the morning meeting at Thomas's office.

Walter Brooklyn Goes Free

Assists Joan in proving the alibi and agrees to help her investigate the true criminal.

A Fresh Start

Collaborates with Joan to uncover the truth, questioning the reliability of witness sightings.

XXV: Raising the Wind

Mentioned as having worked with Joan to prove Walter's alibi and clear him.

Robert Ellery’s Idea

Wakes with the conviction that Carter Woodman is the murderer; develops a theory based on motive and false alibis; enlists Joan's help to investigate.

XXIX: The Lie of the Land

Conducts a thorough investigation of the Cunningham Hotel to test Woodman's alibi and interviews Ba Pu.

A Letter and Its Consequences

Brings news of his investigation to Joan; agrees to continue pursuing proof against Woodman.

XXXI: A Button in a Bag

Discovers George Brooklyn's hat and coat in a cloakroom; connects the button to the handbag; discusses fingerprints with Joan.

Sir John Bunnery

Visits Sir John Bunnery under the guise of arranging Sir Vernon's will, but seeks information about Woodman's loan attempt.

On the Tiles

Alibi confirmed by William Gloucester; no longer a suspect.

The Stable-Yard

Accompanies Joan in the investigation; reports Sir John Bunnery's information about Woodman's financial troubles; suggests confronting Woodman.

An Order for Bulbs

Accompanies Joan to Woodman's office.

An Afternoon Call

Assists Joan in the confrontation, physically disarms Woodman during the struggle.

A Happy Ending

Collaborates with Joan and Superintendent Wilson to reveal the truth; becomes managing director of the Brooklyn Corporation and writes a play for Marian.