A gangster who hires Augusta to smuggle money into Turkey. He later purchases the stolen Modigliani portrait from her, serving as a key contact in her financial schemes and ransom negotiations.
Prof. Bernard Hichcock is a respected physician and the central figure of the story. A necrophiliac, he drugs his wife Margherita and mistakenly believes he has killed her, then returns twelve years later with Cynthia. After discovering Margherita survived in a deteriorated state, he plans to kill Cynthia and use her blood to restore Margherita's beauty.
Samuel Fennan is a Foreign Office official and a former Communist whose apparent suicide initiates Charles Dobbs's investigation. His widow Elsa's suspicious behavior causes Dobbs to question the official explanation of his death, making Fennan the absent event at the center of the espionage mystery.
Respected entomologist and father of Clare. Secretly conducts illegal experiments to create a male were-moth to mate with his increasingly bloodthirsty daughter. Disguises himself as Dr. Miles in Upper Higham. Ultimately murdered by Clare after he destroys the male cocoon to stop the killing.
Captain Hugh Ladholme is a young officer introduced to Melinda Greyton by Joyce at the London party. He is eager to dance with Melinda, but duty repeatedly interrupts their interaction as he attends to more important responsibilities. His brief connection with Melinda helps establish her social situation before her relationship with Major Michael Curragh develops.
Monica's lawyer who successfully changes her will to protect her sister's inheritance. He suspects murder but lacks proof initially. He ultimately overhears Edward's confession and confronts him, ensuring justice is served.
Robert Flemyng has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Signature works include The Man Who Never Was, The Horrible Dr. Hichcock, Funny Face. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
