Brilliant detective leading the investigation into a tenant's murder and stolen government documents.
A police inspector who had previously foiled the Frog and is brought back when the Frog's mark appears on a bank wall. He investigates the gang, protects himself from repeated assassination attempts, and persuades Mum to betray the Frog. With Sandford, he uncovers the Frog's secret communication system and impersonates him to expose the gang's gold-shipment robbery plan.
Sam arrives in Tan-Y-Bwlch to take over as keeper of the North Stack lighthouse. He rejects Alice's request to accompany him, then learns from David Owen about the disappearances of previous keepers and the suspected phantom light. At the lighthouse he deals with Tom's dangerous behavior and the sabotage, and works to repair the light so the Mary Fern can be saved.
Mark is Betty's disapproving father, who objects to her relationship and questions The Boy's motives. He falsely claims that the family champagne fortune has been lost as a lesson, later admits the deception, and hires The Man to follow and protect Betty. He ultimately withdraws his opposition to her marriage.
A family friend of the Bartys, Natty helps Barnabas investigate the robbery after John Barty is accused and taken away. He travels with Barnabas to London, supports his efforts to uncover the real thief, and is waiting with the Bartys when Barnabas returns to the inn.
An ex-burglar recruited by Anson to assist in his revenge scheme against Wenda.
Tom Bishop is the annoyingly sociable Englishman travelling on the Rome Express. He belongs to the wider group of passengers interviewed or observed during the journey, helping establish the crowded social setting in which the murder occurs. The summary gives no direct connection between him and the painting or the principal suspects.
A retired burglar known for his expertise in safecracking, Charlie is the father of Bill Hopkins and the former partner of the Duke. The Duke holds a grudge against him, believing Charlie betrayed him and sent him to jail, and seeks revenge. Charlie's reputation as a safecracker is challenged when Bill proves even more capable.
Faker Brown is a prison trustee who works as the Governor's secretary and is the father of Cyril Brown. He forges the Governor's signature on a favorable reference for Alec Smart, later blackmails Smart into giving him a school job, and plots to steal Lady Dorking's diamond necklace. He hides the necklace and later tries to recover it during the rugby match.
Gordon Harker has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Inspector Hornleigh Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include 29 Acacia Avenue, Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It, Inspector Hornleigh. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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