Murder at the Gallop

A sharp-eyed, elderly sleuth who notices small clues others overlook. She probes deadly events with patient social observation, connecting the mud print to a boot and uncovering a motive behind the deaths.

A loyal, chatty companion to Miss Marple who provides steadiness and light humor. He witnesses social interactions and helps keep track of alibis as the case unfolds.

A confident, outwardly genial heir who manages the estate and hosts social events. His charm masks more pragmatic concerns about money and power, and he later reveals a strong interest in traditional pursuits like fox hunting.

The elderly patriarch and symbol of old money. His secluded life at the family estate precipitates the investigation after his death, underscoring themes of lineage and propriety.

The timid companion who seems harmless but is secretly capable of drastic action. Her motive centers on a valuable painting disguised as something worthless, and she orchestrates attempts to silence Miss Marple.

Enderby’s sister and a claimant to the estate who becomes a target for murder after the will reading reveals the stakes involved in the inheritance.

Niece to Enderby and spouse to Michael Shane; a spendthrift whose presence heightens the tension around the will and the distribution of wealth.

Rosamund’s husband, a beneficiary whose behavior and motives are scrutinized as the inheritance becomes a flashpoint for conflict and suspicion.

A shady art dealer whose boot print ties him to Enderby’s death; his knowledge of the painting’s true value makes him a central suspect before his own demise.

A skeptical police inspector who questions the suspects and initially resists Marple’s conclusions, only to be won over by her method and traps.

The village doctor who assesses Enderby’s death and helps locate the timing of events; his professional input is integral to the investigation.