Passport to Suez

A dashing, resourceful covert operative who uses charm and wits to navigate a dangerous espionage landscape. He plays a pivotal role in outsmarting Nazi agents while pursuing the Allied cause. His stoic resolve is tempered by a flair for improvisation, making him a formidable multi-layered protagonist.

A nightclub reporter whose loyalties are shady and potentially duplicitous. She carries a hidden agenda, with a coded message embedded in the lace she knits. Her true allegiance and eventual fate reveal the peril of trusting appearances in wartime espionage.

Nightclub owner and informal hub for spies and informants. He provides a gateway to clandestine networks and serves as a crucial ally in coordinating informants and observations. His establishment becomes a nerve center for maneuvering through shifting loyalties.

Leader of a Nazi spy ring operating in the region. He is calculating, patient, and dangerous, using Lanyard as a pawn in a larger scheme to seize strategic information. His manipulation and control of other agents drive the central conflict.

Head of the British secret service in the region. He is wary of amateurs but recognizes Lanyard's value, orchestrating moves from a higher strategic level. His decisions shape the tactical options available to the heroes and the tempo of the pursuit.

Llewellyn Jamison's son and a British naval officer caught in the spy games. He becomes a pawn in the larger conflict as enemies seek to exploit naval intelligence. His role underscores the personal costs of wartime espionage.

The loyal valet to Lanyard, providing steady support and assistance in perilous situations. He helps coordinate efforts and steady the team under pressure. His practical demeanor complements Lanyard's improvisational approach.

One of the freelance informers known by the code name Rembrandt. He is ruthless and decisive, killing Cézanne in a dramatic confrontation. His presence adds an unpredictable edge to the spy network.

A spy who collaborates with Rembrandt and reveals coded intelligence. He becomes a victim in the power struggle among spies, highlighting the peril of treachery in wartime networks.

A shrewd broker of information who trades in secrets for profit. His involvement shows how wartime intelligence markets can attract unscrupulous operatives. He ultimately meets a fate tied to the dangerous secrets he peddles.

Karl’s driver, a loyal facilitator of the spy network whose actions move the plot toward its climactic confrontations. His role underlines how routine couriers can become critical links in espionage.

A covert operative working under Wembley, involved in counterintelligence efforts. He represents the murky lines between official espionage work and clandestine manipulation in a war-torn theater.