Ghanshyam is a guest sheltered in Ranjit Kasel's home. He offers to conceal the body of Lt Graham McDaniel after Victoria Jones kills the officer in self-defence, but his true identity is later exposed as the revolutionary responsible for raids and sabotage. He kidnaps Victoria and uses her to escape aboard a train.
An ambitious trader who wants access to the river. Babalatchi urges Peter Willems to use his knowledge of the route to help Alagappan bring a boat upriver, arguing that the arrangement could benefit the local people. Willems resists the proposal, making Alagappan’s trading aim a source of pressure around the secret route.
Capt. Baris is a criminal associate negotiating with Frank McNally over the use of criminal facilities. Frank demands a large payment and warns him not to attempt blackmail, making Baris part of the organization and of the international logistics surrounding the shipment.
International investigator tracking the smuggling ring.
A prominent SOE agent held in custody in Belgium. Father Elliot and Julie are assigned to help spring him from prison, but an untimely RAF bombing raid foils their attempt. After Jacques provides information about Andrew's prison arrangements, the remaining agents hijack the train carrying him to Germany and get him safely onto a night flight back to Britain.
Harry Stevens is Mark Kendrick’s agent. As Mark’s writing troubles worsen after his publisher rejects his work, Harry warns him that his contract may be cancelled. His role connects Mark’s professional difficulties to the personal turmoil developing around Carol and Beverly.
The Stranger with “The System” is the tout Bertrand encounters after the newlyweds have exhausted their money at the expensive Monte Carlo hotel. He sells Bertrand a system claimed to guarantee casino winnings, setting off Bertrand’s successful gambling streak and his growing fascination with gambling mathematics.
Peter Illing has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work is anchored in the Huggett Family Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Doctor Kabil, Man in the Shadow, The Secret Door. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
