Bundle Brent

Jimmy Thesiger

Bundle and Jimmy share a flirtatious, adventurous romantic dynamic, often working together and teasing each other.

Lord Caterham

Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his desire for a quiet life.

Superintendent Battle

Bundle and Superintendent Battle cooperate as amateur sleuth and police officer, with mutual respect despite her meddling.

George Lomax

Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure.

Sir Oswald Coote

Bundle finds Sir Oswald Coote a boorish and suspicious antagonist, often opposing his schemes.

Loraine Wade

Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the mystery.

Gerald Wade

Bundle is acquainted with Gerald Wade, whose mysterious death sets the story in motion.

Alfred

Alfred is a servant at Chimneys, serving Bundle and her family with deference.

Countess Anna Radzky

Bundle views the glamorous and mysterious Countess Anna Radzky with suspicion and rivalry.

Bill Eversleigh

Bill Eversleigh is a cheerful, loyal friend to Bundle, often assisting her investigations.

Rupert Bateman

Bundle interacts with Rupert Bateman as a fellow guest and minor player in the intrigue.

Jimmy Thesiger

Bundle and Jimmy share a flirtatious, adventurous romantic dynamic, often working together and teasing each other.

A Letter

Discusses the death of Gerald Wade with her father, learns about the alarm clocks, and discovers a letter from Gerry Wade that raises questions about his death.

V: The Man in the Road

Drives to London, accidentally hits a man, and discovers he was shot; receives his dying message.

Seven Dials Again

Struggles to process Ronny's death, then becomes determined to investigate the connection between Seven Dials and the deaths of Gerald Wade and Ronny Devereux.

VII: Bundle Pays a Call

Bundle takes the initiative to investigate, first contacting Bill to get Jimmy Thesiger's address, then visiting Jimmy's rooms where she meets Loraine Wade and shares the news of Ronny's death.

Visitors for Jimmy

Visits Jimmy with Loraine to deliver Ronny's message and insists on joining the investigation.

Plans

Contributes the Seven Dials clock connection and suggests using Bill to get Jimmy into the party; suspicious of Loraine's meekness.

X: Bundle Visits Scotland Yard

Visits Scotland Yard to investigate secret societies in Seven Dials; presses Superintendent Battle for information about the shooting of Ronald Devereux and the threatening letter.

Dinner with Bill

Bundle is the protagonist, actively investigating and pressing Bill for information about the Seven Dials Club and the house party.

XII: Inquiries at Chimneys

Active protagonist; visits Aunt Marcia to secure invitation to Lomax's party, then goes to Chimneys to question staff about Gerald Wade's death and the new footman.

XIII: The Seven Dials Club

Bundle takes the lead in investigating the Seven Dials Club, confronting Alfred, and hiding in a cupboard to observe the secret society.

The Meeting of the Seven Dials

Hides in a cupboard at the Seven Dials club, observing the secret meeting of the society.

XV: The Inquest

Attends the inquest, recounts her experiences at the Seven Dials Club, and discusses the gang's plot with Jimmy.

The House Party at the Abbey

Arrives at Wyvern Abbey for the house party, meets the guests, and learns of Superintendent Battle's presence.

After Dinner

Bundle is excluded from the night watch plan but remains determined and observant, questioning the Countess's trustworthiness.

XVIII: Jimmy’s Adventures

Discussed by Bill and Jimmy; Bill notes her improved behavior and Jimmy recalls her daring visit to the Seven Dials club.

XIX: Bundle’s Adventures

Resourceful and imaginative, she climbs down ivy to investigate the outside of the Abbey, is sent back by Superintendent Battle, then later explores the corridor and discovers Jimmy missing and the Countess's room empty.

The Recovery of the Formula

Present during the recovery of the formula; questions Sir Oswald's unexplained presence in the garden.

The Countess Radzky’s Story

Revives the Countess with cold water, recognizes the mole, and reveals her Seven Dials Club adventures to Battle.

XXIII: Superintendent Battle in Charge

Enters to report that her father is upset because footman John Bauer has gone missing from Chimneys.

XXIV: Bundle Wonders

Feels entangled after George Lomax offers to mentor her in politics; discusses the case with Jimmy and insists on a mysterious No. 7.

Jimmy Lays His Plans

Plans to have Loraine stay with her at Chimneys; is the subject of Bill's hidden affection according to Loraine.

Mainly About Golf

Engages in golf banter with her father and receives a strategic phone call from Jimmy.

XXVIII: Suspicions

Leads the visit to Lady Coote's house, engages in clock golf to distract Bateman, and deduces the significance of the left-hand glove.

Singular Behaviour of George Lomax

Mentioned as the object of George's proposal; she is elsewhere in the house with Loraine Wade.

XXX: An Urgent Summons

Receives a proposal from George Lomax, orchestrates the trip to London, tricks Alfred into leaving, and is knocked unconscious in the secret room.

XXXI: The Seven Dials

Regains consciousness, listens to Bill's declarations of love, accepts his marriage proposal, and is later brought before the Seven Dials Society.

Bundle Is Dumbfounded

Dumbfounded as Battle reveals the truth about the Seven Dials Club and its members.

Battle Explains

Listens to Battle's explanation, expresses horror at Loraine's involvement, and agrees to celebrate with Bill and Battle.

Lord Caterham Approves

Announces her intention to marry Bill Eversleigh to her father.