The Mystery of the Seven Keys

The 10th Mystery!

Cast
Dead: Archibald Thompson, the art historian working on a set of medieval manuscripts owned by Whiston

The Hon. Solomon Whiston, everyone's favourite, self-indulgent, feckless, aristocratic fool, hoping to sort his finances out and win the hand of the delectable Annie Rowley. (reprised)

Annie Rowley, the most eligible young lady for miles around. Phwoar.

Sir Arthur Rowley, a formidable gentleman and fiercely protective father of Annie.

Winifred Wrenshaw, a classy young socialite. Notable friends include: Annie Rowley, May Farrington and Elizabeth Kay.

Lady Ada Wrenshaw, a widow and society lady. Simply fabulous. Mother of Winifred.

May Farrington, orphan, only child, cousin to Solomon. Currently heir presumptive to the d’Nyx inheritance but financially independent.

Alfie Finch, a flamboyant and dissipated young man, best friend and confidant of Solomon Whiston.

Toby Harter, a gangster. A smooth criminal. A lovable rogue even.

Elizabeth Kay, Thompson's assistant, respected for her intelligence. Rumoured to perhaps be the illegitimate daughter of some significant aristocrat.

Detective Jack Turner, a celebrated and theatrical private detective who just can't retire.

The Rev. Canon Albert Fowler, a residential canon at York Minster, the precentor and music master. Influential in causing Turner to take the Thompson case.

[GM] The Rev. Canon Dr Cecil Lane, the chancellor at the Minster, ongoingly interested in Thompson's work.

Drawing Candidates: Johannes Trithemius and ‘Cadmus Hirsaugena’ [Cadmus of Hirsau]

Plot
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