An ex-convict who attempts to steal a rare book. He dates Ruby Bruce, coerces her into blackmailing Harman by faking an assault, and threatens her to continue despite Harman's wife's death. Hart breaks into the shop basement, accidentally kills Ruby while hiding from Harman, conceals her body in a packing case, and attempts to murder Stella Tracy with a fire before being arrested.
Robert Justin, traveling under the alias Albert Simpson, is an escaped convict who was convicted after accidentally killing his wife. He comes to the inn to reunite with Doris, whom he loves, but Nyah captures him and sends him back under mind control. Once free, Justin volunteers to accompany Nyah, sabotages her spacecraft, and sacrifices himself to save the men of Earth.
Tellman Drew is a businessman who deposits £30,000 worth of forged bonds with his bank. After Frank Brigstock discovers the fraud, Drew offers him a partnership as a lure, then murders and buries him. He deceives the police by blaming Frank and ultimately meets his demise because of Rose Marples's investigation.
Alec is a wealthy man’s nephew who carefully plans his uncle’s murder and builds an alibi with the help of his wife, Judith, and Sir Randolph Towle. After being acquitted, he boasts about using a melting ice bullet, but his scheme is exposed when Edward Hale appears alive. Alec threatens those present, wounds Judith when she resists, and is eventually caught by the police.
Kit’s estranged nephew and Linda’s estranged husband, Jamie works as a getaway driver for a gang of robbers. After a robbery goes wrong, he flees to Kit’s home, gets work at the local garage, and begins an affair with Betty. He steals from Kit and the garage, then assaults Linda during a confrontation; she kills him accidentally in self-defence.
Frank is involved in Joe Easy's operation to move stolen goods and escape by truck and boat. His role places him within the dangerous scheme that Harry Miller reluctantly joins after losing his employment. The account does not provide further personal background, but connects Frank directly to the attempted getaway.
Terry is a small-time hoodlum who serves as the getaway driver in a successful bank robbery. After receiving his share, he ignores orders to lie low, goes out with Della, and is questioned and released by police. When Shelton sends Linders to kill him, Terry seeks refuge in Della's apartment and is urged to confront Shelton for the remaining loot.
Peter Reynolds has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Man Bait, A Question of Suspense, Smart Alec. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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