Harry Labar

Larry Hughes

Harry and Larry are close friends and frequent partners in crime-solving, with the highest number of interactions indicating a strong bond.

Adèle Gertstein

Adèle and Harry share a romantic relationship, with frequent interactions suggesting deep affection and personal involvement.

Penelope Noelson

Harry and Penelope are close friends and allies, often working together on cases or socializing.

Moreland

Harry and Moreland have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues or client and detective.

Gold Dust Teddy

Gold Dust Teddy and Harry are antagonists, with Teddy often opposing or complicating Harry's investigations.

Stebbins

Harry and Stebbins have a professional relationship, likely as detective and police contact or informant.

Malone

Harry and Malone have a professional relationship, possibly as colleagues or as detective and client.

John

Harry and John are friends or regular associates, with John likely being a recurring character in Harry's life.

Sophie Lengholm

Harry and Sophie are friends, connected through their mutual relationships with Larry and Penelope.

Winter

Harry and Winter have a professional relationship, possibly as detective and law enforcement contact.

Bill Bungey

Bill and Harry are friends, with Bill likely being a companion or ally in Harry's adventures.

Tom

Harry and Tom are friends, with Tom being a recurring acquaintance in Harry's life.

I

Divisional Detective Inspector, lazy but brilliant, under pressure from his superiors to solve crime in his division; focused on Larry Hughes.

Chapter II

Divisional Detective Inspector leading the investigation; anxious about career repercussions and professional missteps.

III

Interviews household members, cross-examines Penelope Noelson, and confronts her about a bribe attempt.

IV

Divisional Detective Inspector leading the investigation; suspicious of Penelope, places her under surveillance, and is attacked by a woman near the station.

V

Visits Larry Hughes to investigate the Streetly House robbery; steals a photograph of Penelope Noelson from the mantelpiece; reveals he has Penelope under observation and plans to detain her.

VI

Reviews reports, interviews Penelope Noelson, and orders Gold Dust Teddy's arrest. Struggles with his duty versus sympathy for Penelope.

VII

Mentioned as having interviewed Penelope and accused her of forgery and bribery; Penelope questions his motives and truthfulness.

Chapter VIII

Leads the investigation, coordinates police dragnet, interrogates Gold Dust Teddy, and considers the marriage loophole to prevent Penelope's testimony.

IX

Labar remains persistent despite setbacks, enjoys the challenge, and follows up on an anonymous letter about Mrs. Gertstein.

XII

Leads the forgery investigation, confronts Mrs. Gertstein, and is stabbed during the struggle.

XIII

Interrogates Adèle Gertstein, learns the full extent of her blackmail and forgery, and is interrupted by Larry Hughes.

XIV

Wounded in the side, Labar negotiates with Larry, feigns consideration of a bribe, then attacks and escapes.

XV

Leads the chase and later escapes pursuit by Billy Bungey's gang; wounded but determined.

XVI

Labar is the lead investigator, determined to capture Larry Hughes despite personal threats. He receives a blackmail letter concerning Penelope and decides to keep it secret.

XVII

Informs Gertstein of Adèle's actions, refuses bribes and unethical suggestions, then falls asleep from exhaustion before being roused to pursue a suspect.

XVIII

Conducts the interrogation of Stebbins, using a friendly demeanor and forensic techniques to extract a confession.

XX

Referenced as the detective Adèle attacked and who is investigating the crimes.

XXI

Labar is advised by Winter to concentrate on capturing Larry Hughes, delegates his divisional duties to Myson, and begins a covert search in the Romney Marshes disguised as a naturalist.

XXII

Disguises himself as a tramp, tracks the car to a house, evades the dog, and rescues Penelope.

XXIII

Proposes to Penelope on the marsh; struggles between his role as a police officer and his love for her; offers to resign rather than compel her testimony.

XXIV

Leaves Penelope with the constable's wife, shaves and changes clothes, then plans the manhunt. He scouts Mope's Bottom alone, breaks into the house, and is caught by Larry and Bungey.

XXV

Captured and tied up by Larry's gang; remains defiant and tries to sow discord among the criminals.

XXVI

Labar is tied up in the underground chamber, receives a penknife from Sophie Lengholm, cuts his bonds, attacks a gang member, seizes a weapon, and forces the gang to surrender.

XXVII

Leads the police operation, coordinates with Kent Constabulary, and negotiates with the trapped gang members.

XXVIII

Leads the interrogation of prisoners, searches the tunnel, and is promoted to Chief Inspector.

Chapter XXIX

Leads the investigation, interviews Mrs. Gertstein, coordinates with Moreland, Winter, and the Assistant Commissioner, and races to save Penelope.

The Final Reckoning

Leads the capture of Larry Hughes, manages the aftermath of the raid, and discusses his future with Penelope.