The Thirteenth Chair

Calm, persistent, and shrewd, Marney anchors the investigation with precise logic and a knack for spotting inconsistencies. He uncovers how suspects dodge questions and uses targeted questioning to reveal motives. He orchestrates the circle’s dynamics, guiding the search for truth.

Grimshaw is an authoritative, practical police official who sets the procedural pace of the inquiry. He values results and maintains order as the circle tightens around suspects. His stance reflects the pressure of maintaining public confidence in a high-stakes case.

A high-status governor figure, Sir Roscoe embodies governance and tradition. His residence becomes a focal point for the investigation, reflecting colonial power structures. He is cautious, ceremonial, and protective of his family’s honor.

A poised social figure whose concern for reputation shaping the dynamics of the gathering. She navigates the room with decorum while tensions simmer beneath polite conversation. Her reactions hint at loyalties and possible motives within the circle.

A central social player whose relationships are tangled in the mystery. She balances appearances with personal stakes, revealing vulnerabilities and possible motives. Her position within the family circle makes her a key figure in the alibi web.

A husband whose actions and claims are tested by the investigation. He navigates reputation pressure while showing loyalty or potential duplicity. His role as a family member complicates the web of motives.

A young member with romantic entanglements, whose behavior is scrutinized. He embodies youthful energy and susceptibility to influence within the circle. His choices push the plot toward a pivotal reveal.

Nell’s hidden background and connections to the medium create ambiguity around motives. Her secrecy adds tension to the investigation, while her emotional volatility heightens the drama around the circle.

A grandmotherly medium whose séance blends performance with unsettling insight. Her past relationship to Nell matters to the case, and she becomes crucial as a witness who may blur or reveal the truth.

A physician with a calm, calculating mind who earns trust by staying composed. His actions leave a lingering question about motive, and his involvement ties medical rationality to the mystery's occult elements.

An eccentric scholar whose curiosity about the supernatural adds color to the séance. His intellect contrasts with the colonial establishment, offering a different lens on truth and misdirection.

A vigilant, propriety-minded figure whose presence anchors the social etiquette of the gathering. His sister’s volatility adds tension to the room, shaping the dramatic dynamics of the investigation.

Emotionally unstable yet central to the interpersonal web, her behavior influences the flow of information during the séance. Her relationship with Nell threads complicating loyalties.

A guest whose quiet presence hints at underlying tensions within the Governor’s circle. She acts as a catalyst in the social network of suspects, contributing to potential motives.