Characters in Peril at End House

Hercule Poirot

The Belgian detective, on holiday in Cornwall, who takes up the case of the young woman whose life is under threat.

Also in The Chocolate Box, The Kidnapped Prime Minister: a Hercule Poirot Short Story #2, The Lemesurier Inheritance, The Affair at the Victory Ball, The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim, The Plymouth Express: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Submarine Plans: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Adventure of the Clapham Cook: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Cornish Mystery: a Hercule Poirot Short Story

Magdala "Nick" Buckley

Breezy and modern, she shrugs off danger that alarms everyone around her

Frederica "Freddie" Rice

Cool and guarded, she carries private troubles she keeps from view

Commander George Challenger

Plain-spoken and steady, his feelings are no secret

Charles Vyse

Reserved and correct, his interest in End House invites scrutiny

Maggie Buckley

Quiet and conventional, an outsider to Nick's fast set

Jim Lazarus

Generous and shrewd in money matters, with an eye for value

Detective Chief Inspector James Japp

The Scotland Yard inspector Poirot asks to make inquiries; a minor presence.

Also in The Affair at the Victory Ball, The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim, The Plymouth Express: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Market Basing Mystery, The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Veiled Lady: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Millie Croft

Wife of Bert Croft, the Australian who leases the lodge beside End House.

Michael Seton

A well-known aviator, spoken of as Nick's sweetheart.

Dr. Graham (Peril at End House)

Also in Black Coffee

Captain Arthur Hastings

Poirot's friend and assistant, who narrates the story and joins him on the Cornish holiday.

Also in The Chocolate Box, The Kidnapped Prime Minister: a Hercule Poirot Short Story #2, The Lemesurier Inheritance, The Affair at the Victory Ball, The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim, The Plymouth Express: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Submarine Plans: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Adventure of the Clapham Cook: a Hercule Poirot Short Story, The Cornish Mystery: a Hercule Poirot Short Story

Ellen Wilson (Peril at End House)

The housekeeper at End House, married to the gardener.