Bloodline

Heiress to the Roffe & Sons empire, Elizabeth must navigate a labyrinth of scheming board members while honoring her father’s wishes. She is calculating and resilient, using her position to try to keep the company from being fragmented by the pressures of hostile takeover. Her marriage to Rhys Williams adds a personal layer to the political drama as she confronts threats to her life and fortune.

CEO of Roffe & Sons and Elizabeth’s husband, he becomes a suspect in the murder investigations as the board pressures him for control. He appears as a partner in defense of the company, but his financial and personal stakes make him a likely target for rivals. His relationship with Elizabeth complicates the power dynamics at play.

A prominent British politician deeply in debt due to his wife Vivian’s gambling, he emerges as a central suspect. His influence and secret vulnerabilities drive part of the conspiracy, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. His murder reveals the darker underbelly of power and politics within the company and society.

Lead investigator who pieces together the murder spree and its link to snuff-film production using the company’s stock. He relentlessly connects clues to a single elusive killer and uses his insights to prevent further catastrophes. His presence anchors the investigative thread of the story.

Sir Alec’s wife, a gambling-addicted socialite who embodies the glamour and fragility of high society. Her debts and choices create additional pressure on the Nichols-Napier links and intensify the financial motive behind the conspiracy. She embodies the personal costs of the public figures’ ambitions.

Founder and president of Roffe & Sons, Sam’s death triggers the corporate power struggle and sets the stage for the boardroom battles that follow. His legacy drives the by-laws and the strategic considerations that protect or threaten Elizabeth’s ownership.