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Hercule Poirot

This character is a Belgian detective who is analytical, logical, and methodical.

Captain Hastings

This character admires Poirot and is always trying to solve the crimes himself or assist Poirot.

Chief Inspector Japp

This character is a policeman with inferior qualities to Poirot.

Mary Marvel

This character is a famous American actress who came to England to further her career and mix business with pleasure.

Gregory Rolf

This character is married to Mary Marvel.

Miss Maltraverse

This character kills her husband to obtain insurance.

Mr Daveheim

This character disappears in a way that is perplexing for the police as well as for Poirot.

Count Foscatini

This character never appears in the story as he is murdered before Poirot becomes involved.

Viola Marsh

This character suffers both through her own stubborn nature and through her inability to communicate with her uncle.

Mr. Havering

This character is the...

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