Anthony Cade

Virginia Revel

Anthony and Virginia share a flirtatious and deepening romantic bond, marked by mutual attraction and trust as they unravel the mystery together.

Superintendent Battle

Anthony and Superintendent Battle work as uneasy but respectful allies in the investigation, with Battle suspicious yet cooperative.

Jimmy McGrath

Anthony and Jimmy are old friends and former adventuring companions, sharing a loyal and easygoing camaraderie.

Baron Lolopretjzyl

Anthony and the Baron are polite acquaintances thrown together by the political intrigue at Chimneys.

Herman Isaacstein

Anthony and Herman Isaacstein interact as wary business and political associates, with Isaacstein representing financial interests in the affair.

Bundle

Anthony and Bundle (Lady Eileen Brent) share a playful and friendly rapport, with Bundle aiding him in the investigation.

M. Lemoine

Anthony and M. Lemoine, a French detective, cooperate professionally in the international aspects of the case.

Lord Caterham

Anthony and Lord Caterham are courteous host-and-guest acquaintances, with Caterham bemused by the chaos Anthony brings.

George Lomax

Anthony and George Lomax are antagonists, with Lomax suspicious of Anthony's involvement and motives.

Prince Michael Obolovitch

Anthony and Prince Michael are acquaintances drawn together by the political conspiracy at Chimneys.

Jimmy McGrath

Anthony and Jimmy are old friends and former adventuring companions, sharing a loyal and easygoing camaraderie.

Virginia Revel

Anthony and Virginia share a flirtatious and deepening romantic bond, marked by mutual attraction and trust as they unravel the mystery together.

The Secret of Chimneys

Arrives at Chimneys and becomes embroiled in the mystery.

I: Anthony Cade Signs On

Working as a tour guide for Castle's Select Tour in Bulawayo; meets old friend Jimmy McGrath and agrees to deliver Count Stylptitch's memoirs to London.

A Lady in Distress

Agrees to travel as James McGrath; discusses the Stylptitch manuscript and the Herzoslovakian situation; accepts the commission to return the blackmail letters.

First Night in London

Arrives in London as 'Jimmy McGrath', stays at the Blitz Hotel, receives Baron Lolopretjzyl, discovers letters stolen, and identifies Virginia Revel from a photograph.

Mr. McGrath Refuses an Invitation

Operating under the alias James McGrath; discovers the letters stolen, reports to the hotel manager, declines the Chimneys invitation, and hands over the memoirs to the publisher's representative.

A Dead Man

The unemployed young man Virginia invites in; he agrees to help her with the situation.

IX: Anthony Disposes of a Body

Takes charge of the situation, devises Plan B to dispose of the body, and later arrives at Chimneys.

XI: Superintendent Battle Arrives

Mentioned as the man whose boots match the footprints; arrives at Chimneys seeking to speak with Lord Caterham.

XII: Anthony Tells His Story

Arrives at Chimneys to explain his presence at the murder scene; tells his story of traveling as James McGrath and his encounter with the victim.

XIII: The American Visitor

Learns the memoirs have been recovered, losing his £1,000 claim; agrees to support Battle's story about the window; is vouched for by Virginia and invited to stay at Chimneys.

XV: The French Stranger

Describes his disposal of the body to Virginia. Suspects the murdered man may be an impostor. Confronts Baron Lolopretjzyl about the stolen memoirs and warns he will still publish them. Discovers Hiram Fish hiding in the yew hedge. Questions Virginia about the 'other Virginia Revel' and suspects Mademoiselle Brun.

Tea in the Schoolroom

Discusses the murder with Virginia, plans a trip to Dinard, and visits the schoolroom to meet Mademoiselle Brun.

Second Midnight Adventure

Returns to Chimneys, discusses his investigation with Battle, and leads the night watch in the Council Chamber.

Secret History

Listens intently and expresses amazement at the revelations, particularly about King Victor's impersonation.

Battle and Anthony Confer

Confesses to moving the body of Giuseppe Manelli; discovers the letters have reappeared on his dressing-table.

The Red Signal

Returns the letters to Battle, discusses his love for Virginia, and learns about the cipher's clue.

Encounter in the Rose Garden

Interprets the found objects as Count Stylptitch's joke, receives an anonymous warning, and later tricks Bundle into taking him to London.

The House at Dover

Travels with Bundle, then proceeds to Dover to investigate Hurstmere; scouts the house and climbs to a window where he finds a bound prisoner.

XXV: Tuesday Night at Chimneys

Absent from Chimneys; suspected by Lemoine of being King Victor; sends a secret note to Virginia via Boris.

The 13th of October

Visits Baron Lolopretjzyl and Herman Isaacstein, proposing to supply a prince for Herzoslovakia and warning Isaacstein about the revolver found in his suitcase.

The 13th of October (Continued.)

Arrives at Chimneys, presents his theory about the diamond's hiding place, and cleverly parries Lemoine's accusations of being King Victor.

King Victor

Reveals the identity of the murderer and orchestrates the unmasking of the false Lemoine.

XXIX: Further Explanations

Reveals himself as Prince Nicholas Obolovitch and explains his actions in the diamond recovery.

XXX: Anthony Signs on for a New Job

Reveals his true identity as Prince Nicholas Obolovitch; explains his democratic ideals and decision to become king for Virginia.