Chapter 2 important person in the case
Inspector Sam's daughter, the narrator in the book, is sophisticated and has a keen eye for detectives
Former NYPD Inspector, now Detective Agent
Businessman from Leeds, County Tilden, claims he was fined too much for little fault
Governor, Former New York City District Attorney, Friend of Inspector Sam
A retired veteran actor who is proficient in playing Shakespeare's plays, his outstanding performance has been well documented in and
state senator, corrupt; no one surprised by his murder
Joel's brother, Elihu Clay's partner; his killing was as sudden, dramatic and deserved as his brother's
Elihu Clay's son, in love with Pacings
Not a full-fledged fighter
coroner, police medical examiner
Leeds police chief, a nasty fellow
Joel Fawcett's secretary, in addition to other identities
Politician, insists nothing should stand in the way of John Hume's political future
Relying on the protection of the Fawcett brothers, he did a series of evil deeds
Warden of Algonquin Prison in Leeds, responsible for Aaron Dow, is a failed warden
The chaplain of Algonquin prison, the world is too complicated for him
Twice convicted of murder, twice released
Dow's lawyer, will defend the poor man for a high price
Prison guard, neglect of duty
Trusted Assistant Librarian in Prison