A medical doctor who is Prudence's secret lover and Grace's prescribing physician. He maintains a discreet relationship with Prudence, and his professional reputation is nearly compromised by the marital schemes before being spared at the end.
Pontius Pilate is the Roman authority in Jerusalem who condemns Barabbas and faces pressure from a populace demanding his release. He fears a riot and, after the Sanhedrin delivers Jesus to him, uses Jesus as an alternative to appease the crowd: he acquits Barabbas and sentences Jesus to crucifixion.
Shady psychiatrist associated with the family whose presence frightens Anne. He is secretly involved with the fascist conspiracy and the schemers hunting the protagonists.
Adam Booth is John Shay's MI5 colleague, whom Shay suspects of being a Russian spy after nearly being killed abroad. A hearing clears Booth of wrongdoing, but Shay kills him and takes his identity to continue the investigation. Colonel Scott later reveals that Booth was a double agent used to pass false information to the Soviets.
The aging King of England, reflecting on his reign and six marriages on his deathbed. He annuls his first marriage to establish the Church of England, executes two wives for alleged infidelity, and ultimately finds companionship with Catherine Parr before passing away.
The Shaper is the royal storyteller in Hrothgar’s court. Grendel watches him reshape the king’s underhanded and brutal achievements into glorious victories, an account that disgusts Grendel and contributes to his growing criticism of the Danes and their ruler.
A Regency playboy who marries Belle, though he has already squandered his fortune and is desperately in debt. He and Belle plan to kidnap his sister Sarah after she inherits money, but he eventually sides with Sarah, rescues her, and crashes into the river with Belle, where they drown.
An internationally renowned English pianist, Matthew meets Dori after reading her favorable article about his work and pursues a romantic relationship with her. He is hurt when she tells him she is pregnant, later admits he loves her, but remains unwilling to leave his family; after the birth, his marriage proposal is refused.
Cass Michaels is the alto sax player in Rex's band and his road manager, as well as a recovered drug addict. Johnny exploits his vulnerability, provokes him into confronting Lou Berger and Rex, and gets him fired. Johnny's doctored recording falsely suggests an affair, leading Rex to assault Cass and send him over a balcony before the truth is confirmed.
Keith Michell has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Signature works include Kain, The Gondoliers, The Hellfire Club. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
