Basil Hale is the victim whose murder drives the central investigation. Before his death, he contacted Scotland Yard and reported that Longford Castle concealed a room containing a complete counterfeiting operation. Jane Clifton later finds him dead in the garden with his skull crushed, while the evidence surrounding his warning implicates Peter Clifton.
Wealthy but socially awkward suitor seeking Antonie hand in marriage.
Co-protagonist and Hans's childhood friend. A carefree opportunist who rises to power in the Nazi party, later becomes a successful black marketeer and corporate director post-war. He abandons his principles to protect his status, threatens Hans's career over a critical article before meeting a sudden, ironic death.
Hal Young is the deputy prosecutor who succeeds Ted Talbot after Ted is forced to resign. The account describes him as no less relentless in his administration, including toward Ted, as the former prosecutor's professional and personal troubles mount.
Robert Graf has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Denk ich an Deutschland … with 1 titles. Signature works include A Whispering in the Mountain of Things, Porträt eines Helden, Der Fall Klaus Fuchs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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