Senior Royal Air Force officer involved in military aviation or defense operations.
A proper and traditional British man who travels with his wife Gwendolen. He discovers the crooks' uranium scheme, attempts to expose it, survives an assassination attempt and imprisonment, and ultimately succeeds in acquiring the uranium-rich land himself, becoming wealthy.
A high-ranking Nazi who has been persuaded that Schottland is sincere, Kaltenbrunner intervenes after Schottland's arrest and secures his release. His belief is strengthened by Schottland's apparent attack on defeatists within the German high command, unintentionally protecting the British agent from the investigation.
Detective Inspector Viner is assigned to investigate the killings committed by The Dark Man. As the case develops, he becomes romantically interested in Molly, linking his police work to her personal danger and making him an important potential protector while the murderer continues to pursue her.
Local resident or witness involved in the murder investigation.
Gunther is a German archaeologist whom Paul Carver meets on the plane while traveling to Morocco. After the doctor's death leaves Paul in despair, Paul ends up at Gunther's home, where a party brings him into contact with Chantal and the mysterious Marissa.
An Englishman called up for service in the British Army, Philip undergoes Guards training before receiving an emergency promotion to second lieutenant. He commands his own tank in the Welsh Guards tank company and serves through the Normandy campaign and later operations. He is one of the three friends at the center of the story, alongside David and Smoke.
Hugh is a struggling author who had a relationship with the murdered blackmailer and becomes one of the suspects in her death. He falls in love with Alycia Roche and takes part in passing off Jonathan's radio play as his own work. After Jonathan dies, Hugh offers to confess to the murder rather than let Alycia face a charge.
Edward Underdown has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Inspector Hornleigh Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Woman's Angle, The Dark Man, The Great Pony Raid. 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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