Detective School Dropouts

A down-on-his-luck New Yorker who devours detective novels and stumbles into a string of misadventures. He gets dragged into Paul Miller’s fraudulent schemes to pay off debts, ends up a murder suspect, and must improvise to stay ahead of danger while trying to do the right thing.

The sole student at a shabby detective school who is deeply in debt and eager to prove himself. He and Donald hatch fraudulent schemes that pull them into escalating trouble, showcasing his talent for improvisation but also his willingness to bend the rules.

The woman kidnapped by the Falcones who carries a crucial message for her cousin. She is loved by Carlo and becomes a pivotal figure in stopping the arranged marriage, displaying resilience amid danger.

The man Carlo who is manipulated into an arranged marriage to secure the family’s position. He faces pressure from rival clans and must navigate a web of manipulation surrounding Caterina and the wedding.

The fiancée chosen for Carlo to preserve the Falcone family’s influence over the cheese market; she becomes an obstacle to the protagonists and is briefly neutralized during the scheme to switch the bride.

Patriarch of the Falcone cheese-empire, orchestrating schemes to maintain his family’s dominance. His influence and intimidation keep the Americans in a perilous chase while protecting the family business.

A key member of the Falcone clan who participates in blackmail and threats surrounding the wedding. He contributes to the danger and cunning that propel the plot.

Head of the Zanetti cheese-making family, involved in the conflict over Caterina and the wedding. He adds another layer to the multi-family feud that drives the protagonists’ adventures.