David's aunt and a party guest who considers herself a fortune-teller. Tells Phillip that his hands will bring him great fame, referring to his piano skills, though Phillip mistakenly believes it refers to the notoriety of being a murderer.
An aging veteran actress who resides at the club and takes Terry Randall under her wing. She serves as Terry's acting mentor and moral guide, eventually convincing her to take the stage and honor the theatrical tradition and her late friend's memory.
A wealthy elderly woman who drives a limousine. She swaps license plates with Anne and Larry at a gas station to help them evade detection. Later, she tracks the gangsters, alerts the police, and ensures their capture.
The king's former nurse who receives Peter after his abduction. She serves as the initial safehouse for the kidnapped boy before the pursuing forces close in.
Leader of the gypsy tribe who harbors a possessive desire for Thaddeus. She vows to ruin Arline, gives Arline a stolen medallion to use for fortune-telling, and indirectly triggers the girl's arrest and trial.
The Earl's sister who is formally introduced to British society during the grand party hosted by her brother for his grandson.
Lady Caroline is connected to the marriage wager at Tottney Castle and supports Reggie as a prospective husband for Alyce. Her preference is established as the household staff organize their sweepstake, placing her on Reggie’s side of the romantic speculation surrounding Alyce.
Sir Hugh's aunt who provides for Kitty, offering her a position as a scullery maid and later taking her in as a ward, integrating her into Hugh's social circle.
The Dance Hall Lady with Purse is a wealthy older woman in the Paris dance hall who propositions Roddy after he has been working there as a paid taxi dancer. Her approach contributes to his disgust with the life he has entered and prompts him to quit before returning home.
Aunt Melissa Pilson is Sim's aunt who initially disapproves of Trenna. During the investigation, she visits Trenna, discovers the stolen murder weapon in her apartment, conceals it from the police, and stages a public trap to expose the true killer.
Constance Collier has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work is anchored in the The Rat Trilogy universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Rope, The Tongues of Men, Bleak House. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
