Mary Bewery

Dr. Mark Ransford

Dr. Ransford appears to be a manipulative figure with an obsessive interest in Mary, controlling her movements and interactions.

Barthorpe

Barthorpe is a persistent suitor of Mary, showing romantic interest and frequent attempts to win her favor.

Inspector Mitchington

Inspector Mitchington regularly interviews Mary as part of his investigation, treating her as both a witness and a person of interest.

Mr. Folliot

Mary has a formal acquaintance with Mr. Folliot, likely through local social circles or business dealings.

John Brake

John Brake is a loyal friend to Mary, often defending her and offering support during the mystery.

Collishaw

Collishaw, likely a servant or employee, interacts with Mary in a subordinate capacity, possibly as a caretaker or assistant.

Dick Bewery

Dick Bewery is Mary's brother, sharing a close but occasionally strained sibling bond.

Fladgate

Fladgate is likely a local tradesman or official who interacts with Mary in a business or service capacity.

Mrs. Folliot

Mary and Mrs. Folliot are acquaintances, possibly meeting through church or village events.

Mr. John Braden

Mr. John Braden is a local figure with whom Mary has polite but infrequent social interactions.

Miss Bewery

Miss Bewery is likely Mary's aunt or older relative, providing guidance and occasional conflict.

Mr. Jettison

Mary has a distant, wary acquaintance with Mr. Jettison, a mysterious figure in the community.

Only the Guardian

Ransford's ward; she is twenty years old, annoyed by Bryce's persistent proposals, and curious about her parents and her financial dependence.

Only the Guardian

Ransford's assistant; he has proposed to Mary three times despite her refusals, leading Ransford to decide to dismiss him.

II: Making an Enemy

Mary is the subject of Bryce's unwanted attentions and the town's gossip. She is seen walking in the garden with Sackville Bonham.

St. Wrytha’s Stair

Bryce meets Mary in the garden after his dismissal; she rebuffs him coldly, saying she has nothing to say to him.

The Room at the Mitre

Bryce observes Ransford's agitation and decides to keep secret the stranger's earlier call at the surgery.

V: The Scrap of Paper

Bryce reflects on his desire to marry her and the mystery of her relationship with Ransford.

By Misadventure

Bryce observes Ransford's relief at the verdict and later investigates the burial register and chart for Richard Jenkins's grave.

The Double Trail

Observes Ransford's agitation and relief; notes his unusual interest in Braden's funeral.

The Best Man

Discovered to be the mother of the Mary Bewery known in Wrychester; married John Brake (later John Braden) in 1891 at Braden Medworth.

The House of His Friend

Revealed to be the daughter of John Brake and Mary Bewery, kept in ignorance of her parentage by Ransford.

X: Diplomacy

Bryce waylays her on the Common and tells her rumors about Ransford's involvement in Braden's death; she becomes uneasy and later visits Mr. Folliot's garden.

XI: The Back Room

Mary is anxious about the gossip surrounding Ransford and listens secretly with him to Bryce and Mitchington's conversation.

XII: Murder of the Mason’s Labourer

Bryce recalls his interview with Mary Bewery and Ransford the previous day.

XIII: Bryce Is Asked a Question

Anxiously observes the confrontation between Bryce and Ransford, urges Ransford to reveal what he knows, and expresses distrust of Bryce.

From the Past

Bryce listens intently as Harker recounts his history with John Brake and the events surrounding Braden's death.

The Double Offer

Referenced as Ransford's ward and the object of the Folliots' marriage plans for Sackville Bonham.

Beforehand

Bryce prepares to dig at the tomb, carrying a crowbar and lantern, and later observes the police search with Dick.

XVII: To Be Shadowed

Listens to Dick's news and expresses concern about rumors against Ransford.

Surprise

Bryce schemes to use suspicion of Ransford to force Mary to sacrifice herself to save her guardian, revealing his manipulative intentions.

XIX: The Subtlety of the Devil

Bryce reveals that Mary Bewery is actually John Brake's daughter, raised as Ransford's ward; Bryce wants to marry her.

XX: Jettison Takes a Hand

Referred to as Dr. Bryce; reported to have gone out on his bicycle early in the morning, expected back for dinner.

The Saxonsteade Arms

Bryce's target for marriage; he plans to use his leverage over Ransford to force her hand.

Other People's Notions

Defends Dr. Ransford against Folliot and Mrs. Folliot's insinuations; refuses to discuss the Paradise mysteries.

The Unexpected

Confronts Bryce in the garden, remains composed and challenges his motives.

Finesse

Mentioned as Bryce; Glassdale obtained the handbills from him earlier, and Bryce is seen approaching Folliot at the end of the chapter.

The Old Well House

Bryce confronts Folliot in the well-house, revealing his knowledge of the past and accusing Folliot of being Falkiner Wraye.

The Other Man

Bryce is shot through the heart by Folliot's bullet, dying instantly.

The Guarded Secret

Waits anxiously for Ransford, learns of Bryce's death, and finally confesses her love for Ransford.