Daughter of Colonel Forrester who inherits her father's membership in the Scarlet Ring secret society. She is warned by Merrydew against marrying John Stanford and becomes a target of the society's killers. Holmes and John rescue her from a gas trap, and she eventually leaves happily with her fiancé.
The Reynolds family's daughter and the story's central figure. She attempts to restore order and morality to her family's scandalous affairs and financial folly. After being accidentally shot by her sister during a murder attempt, she ultimately succeeds in reforming her parents and reuniting with Bill.
Bonnie is Evelyn Palmer Bonham's younger sister and the woman Bob Denton becomes romantically involved with after his assignment to Arizona. She and Bob secretly marry. Their marriage is central to Evelyn's later admission that she falsely accused Bob in an attempt to keep him from marrying Bonnie.
Mrs. Dorothy Cleghorn-Thomas arrives at Ballyroden Hall as one of its first paying guests, accompanied by her daughter, Yvonne. She expects a peaceful holiday, but instead becomes caught up in the farcical situations caused by the eccentric family hosting them.
Betty Poe is Bob King's wife. Bob is described as an All-American football star with a happy life until Gloria Neuchard and Willie Walsh turn up again. The summary provides no specific actions for Betty beyond her marriage to Bob, but establishes her as part of his domestic life and connection to Gary's younger brother.
Owner of the Hamilton Court. She is the woman seen fleeing at gunpoint after a shooting. Her alibi is suspect to both the captain and McMillan. She is later arrested but maintains she is being framed.
Dale Wilson is the woman Rod Whitaker falls in love with and the sister of Bud. Rod promises to protect Bud out of affection for her. She is later targeted in an ambush intended for her and Rod, and the story ends with her embracing Rod after Bud exposes Ramsey.
A wealthy heiress fleeing her aunt's control. She is in love with Billy Shannon and becomes the target of the Baron's financial schemes, leading to her kidnapping and rescue.
June Clyde has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 1 titles. Signature works include Hollywood Mystery, Forgotten, Sealed Lips. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
