An English Murder
An English MurderCyril Hare
Characters in An English Murder
8 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Dr Wenceslaus Bottwink
A German refugee historian working through the Warbeck family papers; an outsider observing the household.
Supporting characters
Sir Julius Warbeck
Socialist Chancellor of the Exchequer whose politics clash with his relatives'.
Robert Warbeck
The heir to Warbeck Hall and leader of a fascist organisation opposed to the government.
Lord Warbeck (Warbeck Hall)
The bedridden patriarch of the house, host of what may be its last Christmas.
Sergeant Rogers (Warbeck Hall)
Sir Julius's police bodyguard, the only officer on hand when the death occurs.
Briggs (Warbeck Hall)
The family butler, one of the few staff left in the house.
Lady Camilla
An earl's daughter among the house guests, with unrequited feelings for Robert.
Mrs Carstairs (Warbeck Hall)
The ambitious wife of a mid-ranking government official, a fellow guest.