The detective investigating Ben Jones's death. He initially focuses on Bob Carter after learning that Carter and Jones had fought over Hilda's attentions, and takes Carter in for questioning. As the case develops, Grey begins to suspect that the evidence may not tell the whole story.
Bruce Banning is Mary Banning’s romantic partner, whose return is anticipated during the household’s confusion. Mary recalls how romantically he pursued her, using that memory when comparing courtship with the practical difficulties of marriage. Although he does not directly participate in the described events, his relationship with Mary provides an important contrast to Sabina’s unhappy marriage.
The married secretary of the club and Molly Stevens's lover after she left Peter Crowley. He denies involvement in the murder and gives Elizabeth Fenner a false alibi. Halloran exposes his fabricated RAF heroism, theft-related discharge, debt, and blackmail of Dr. John Fenner.
Harley Street doctor, employer of Sparrow, minor role.
Jim arrives in Seagate to visit his estranged wife, Lorna, and sees Charlie leaving her cottage. He tells Charlie that he killed Lorna, but intends to tell the police that Charlie did it. He later spends a day with Ann, who believes he killed Lorna in a moment of madness; he says he wants Charlie to suffer, not take the blame.
A member of the Royd family, Denys is initially set on pursuing work as a scenic designer and turns down an attractive offer because it pays too little. He accepts a well-paid Hollywood job as a private secretary, causing a quarrel with Miranda, his niece and admirer. After helping her evade the police, he declines the job and appears to return her feelings.
Jack Williams is a traveler delayed on the London Underground at the same time as Anne Fielding. The two quickly develop an immediate liking for each other, and after emerging from the Underground, Jack assists Anne in locating her friend Victor James Colebrooke. His meeting with Anne establishes an important personal connection in the plot.
Derek Farr has 45 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work is anchored in the The Doctor Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Attempt to Kill, The Man in the Road, Bang! You're Dead. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
