The wealthy matriarch whose murder sets the plot in motion. She was killed by her husband, the butler, and a maid over a disputed will. Her original will, hidden in the attic, ultimately leaves her entire estate to her niece Beth. Her body is later recovered from the swamp.
Inspector Rowles leads the formal investigation into Ella's disappearance and death.
Inspector Rowles is called to the house to investigate Ella's disappearance and later locates her buried body.
Ella's disappearance and murder become a central subject of Michael's investigation.
Michael is called to investigate Ella's disappearance and later helps uncover the circumstances of her death.
Andrew participates directly in the murder of Ella Venable.
Andrew, the butler, conspires with Ella Venable's husband and maid to murder Ella in the manor.
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