The King of Bohemia
A tall, proud king in a mask who needs a detective to save his royal wedding.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Arthur Conan Doyle
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Irene Adler
A famous opera singer with a quick mind, who holds a photograph a king badly wants back.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Arthur Conan Doyle
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Dr John Watson
Former army doctor, loyal friend, and the man who writes down Holmes's cases.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes
London's only consulting detective — he can tell where you've been from the mud on your boots.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Arthur Conan Doyle
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Inspector Newcomen
A brisk, ambitious Scotland Yard inspector who trusts hard evidence.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Sir Danvers Carew
A courteous, white-haired Member of Parliament out for a walk on a moonlit night.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Mr Guest
Utterson's sharp-eyed head clerk and a keen student of handwriting.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Poole
Dr Jekyll's devoted old butler, who knows the house better than anyone.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Richard Enfield
Utterson's sociable relative, who tells the strange story of a door.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dr Hastie Lanyon
A hearty, practical doctor who quarrelled with Jekyll over science years ago.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Edward Hyde
A small, pale, mysterious young man whom everyone dislikes at first sight.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dr Henry Jekyll
A wealthy, respected doctor known for his kindness—and for an odd interest in a young man named Hyde.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Gabriel John Utterson
A reserved, loyal London lawyer determined to find out who Mr Hyde really is.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde · Robert Louis Stevenson
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George Merry
A loud, bold sailor who thinks he could lead the crew better than anyone.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Mrs Hawkins
Jim's mother, who keeps the Admiral Benbow running while her husband lies ill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Tom Redruth
The squire's old gamekeeper — gruff, loyal and not made for the sea.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Abraham Gray
The Hispaniola's quiet carpenter's mate — a steady hand who says little and works hard.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Israel Hands
The Hispaniola's coxswain — an old hand who knows how to steer a ship.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Black Dog
A pale, nervous stranger missing two fingers, asking after his old mate Bill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Blind Pew
A blind beggar tapping along the road with a stick — with a grip like iron.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Ben Gunn
A wild, sunburnt castaway who has lived alone on the island for three years — and dreams of cheese.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Billy Bones
A scarred old seaman with a heavy sea-chest, a loud song and a secret fear.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Squire Trelawney
A rich, excitable country gentleman who loves a grand plan and a good story.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dr Livesey
The calm, clever country doctor who is not afraid of any pirate.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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