The House in Marsh Road

A would-be author with an alcohol problem who drifts into self-destructive schemes. He hides his affairs and theft, manipulating his wife Jean and pursuing Valerie to gain money and status. His volatile temper and moral compromises push the marriage toward a dangerous edge.

Caught between her husband’s infidelity and the looming threat to her inheritance, Jean seeks independence while contending with manipulation. She consults a solicitor in London and challenges the idea that a poltergeist could obstruct a divorce. Her resilience makes her a central figure in the struggle for control.

A self-styled ‘Mrs.’ who becomes David’s lover and business partner in crime. She manipulates the situation to secure a future with David and the property, encouraging murder to achieve the goal. Her calculating nature makes her a dangerous foil in the couple’s scheme.

An estate agent who reveals the possibility of selling Four Winds and using the windfall to exploit the couple’s financial aims. He acts as a practical, deal-making figure who catalyzes the conflict over the house.

The housekeeper at Four Winds, she keeps vigil over the home and introduces the poltergeist, Patrick, to Jean. She is protective of the house and its mysteries, acting as the first link to the haunting.

Jean’s close friend and confidant who offers support and rational perspective. He accompanies Jean to London and provides stability amid David’s schemes, acting as a moral counterpoint.

The poltergeist named by Mrs. O’Brien who becomes a protective presence around Jean. Patrick blocks dangerous actions and ultimately contributes to the downfall of David and Valerie by creating alarming, dramatic interference.