# Anthony Cade — The Secret of Chimneys character guide > Anthony Cade in The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Cade, Anthony, Mr. Anthony Cade **First appearance:** 0002-i-anthony-cade-signs-on ## Snapshot A suntanned, cash-strapped adventurer shepherding tourists through Bulawayo, whose instinct for trouble lands him a job far more dangerous than guiding hens. ## Who they are Anthony Cade charms his way through life with easy humor and a talent for cajoling irritable travelers, but his friend Jimmy McGrath knows the truth: trouble finds him wherever he goes. Broke and restless, he takes on a mysterious errand that promises easy money and delivers him straight into a conspiracy of memoirs, murder, and Balkan politics. His charm is his armor, but it's his nose for a row that makes him the story's engine. ## Relationships ### [Virginia Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/virginia_revel) _romantic_ Anthony and Virginia share a flirtatious and deepening romantic bond, marked by mutual attraction and trust as they unravel the mystery together. ### [Superintendent Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/superintendent_battle) _professional_ Anthony and Superintendent Battle work as uneasy but respectful allies in the investigation, with Battle suspicious yet cooperative. ### [Jimmy McGrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/jimmy_mcgrath) _friendship_ Anthony and Jimmy are old friends and former adventuring companions, sharing a loyal and easygoing camaraderie. ### [Baron Lolopretjzyl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/baron_lolopretjzyl) _social_ Anthony and the Baron are polite acquaintances thrown together by the political intrigue at Chimneys. ### [Herman Isaacstein](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/herman_isaacstein) _professional_ Anthony and Herman Isaacstein interact as wary business and political associates, with Isaacstein representing financial interests in the affair. ### [Bundle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/bundle) _friendship_ Anthony and Bundle (Lady Eileen Brent) share a playful and friendly rapport, with Bundle aiding him in the investigation. ### [M. Lemoine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/m_lemoine) _professional_ Anthony and M. Lemoine, a French detective, cooperate professionally in the international aspects of the case. ### [Lord Caterham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/lord_caterham) _social_ Anthony and Lord Caterham are courteous host-and-guest acquaintances, with Caterham bemused by the chaos Anthony brings. ### [George Lomax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/george_lomax) _rivalry_ Anthony and George Lomax are antagonists, with Lomax suspicious of Anthony's involvement and motives. ### [Prince Michael Obolovitch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/prince_michael_obolovitch) _social_ Anthony and Prince Michael are acquaintances drawn together by the political conspiracy at Chimneys. ### [Jimmy McGrath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/jimmy_mcgrath) _friendship_ Anthony and Jimmy are old friends and former adventuring companions, sharing a loyal and easygoing camaraderie. ### [Virginia Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/virginia_revel) _romantic_ Anthony and Virginia share a flirtatious and deepening romantic bond, marked by mutual attraction and trust as they unravel the mystery together. ## In the story ### [The Secret of Chimneys](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/the-secret-of-chimneys) Arrives at Chimneys and becomes embroiled in the mystery. ### [I: Anthony Cade Signs On](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/ii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/vii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/viii-a-dead-man) The unemployed young man Virginia invites in; he agrees to help her with the situation. ### [IX: Anthony Disposes of a Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xvi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xviii-second-midnight-adventure) Returns to Chimneys, discusses his investigation with Battle, and leads the night watch in the Council Chamber. ### [Secret History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xix-secret-history) Listens intently and expresses amazement at the revelations, particularly about King Victor's impersonation. ### [Battle and Anthony Confer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xx-battle-and-anthony-confer) Confesses to moving the body of Giuseppe Manelli; discovers the letters have reappeared on his dressing-table. ### [The Red Signal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxiii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxiv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxvi-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.)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxvii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxviii-king-victor) Reveals the identity of the murderer and orchestrates the unmasking of the false Lemoine. ### [XXIX: Further Explanations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/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. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/anthony_cade - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters