Being Johnny

Characters and Places

List of Characters sorted by Family Name

Title Forename Family Name
Max Ableholm New York based TV and film marketer
George Anderson Grace Anderson's husband and uncle of Steve Clucker. George and Grace run the auction rooms in Southmead.
Grace Anderson Steve Clucker's Aunt. George and Grace run the auction rooms in Southmead.
Professor   Arlington Professor of French language - examiner from the institute.
Hannah Aronowitz Leah's younger sister betrothed to Ari
Leah Aronowitz A girl that Joseph's maternal grandfather want him to marry.
Shimon Aronowitz Father of Leah and Hanna
Maddie Atkins Cambridge Computer student; Fiancee of Neil Thompson; Taekwondo expert
Chawish Bagri Marcia Goldstein Bagri's deceased husband - suicide bomber
Jasmin Bagri Marcia's Daughter
Tariq Bagri Marcia's Son - Jaydee's boyfriend
Danny Banyard Domonic's son
Domonic Banyard Ex SAS officer, runs a security company in Lytham
Mrs   Beckstein Bernard and Debora Lebrun's housekeeper
Mr Bell Physics teacher
Graham Bowles Temp labourer at yard - former associate of John Henderson
Marge Bradley Owner of Marge's Café
Alexander Michael Carlton Johnny's half brother born 3rd August
Anne Carlton 44 year old wife of Mike Carlton. Her first husband John James died some years ago.
Ben Carlton Actor and martial artist brother to Mike Carlton, Philip Smith's civil partner. Full name Robert Benjamin Hugh Carlton.
Mike Carlton TV and radion personality. Also a technical writer who has published a couple of successful textbooks.
Carol Carlton- DeGroet One of Mike Carlton's relatives living in Holland
Beryl Janet Carlton-Smith Barrister mother of Johnny.
Johnny Carlton-Smith Son of Mike Carlton by Beryl Smith.
Bob Carluck Billionaire advertising executive and boat collector.
Nancy Carver Student at Southmead College
Professor Edward Chapman Dr Joseph Chapman's father
Georgie Chapman Dr Joseph Chapman's wife
Dr Joseph Chapman Historian - Joey from A Kid Named Joey
Nick Chapman Dr Joseph and Georgie Chapman's son - four years old
Simon Claws Missing yough wanted for urder
Martin Clay Solicitor - assistant to Bernard LeBrun
Rhoda Clucker Steve Clucker's mother
Steven Clucker Horticultural student
Jack Coalman Landlord of the Crown and Anchor.
Irene Colberg Potter and sister to Marius
Marius Colberg Ceramic artist
Marion Collins Collins Blacksmith
Sarah Colman PhD Archaeology student.
Miranda Coombes Series producer with ITV
Brian Cox Real person; co-host of real BBC program The Infinite Monkey Cage
Bob Crawford Business Partner of Chawish Bagri
The Honourable Malcolm Edward Davenport Beryl's fiance who sexually abused Johnny
Allen Davidson Head of Security at Manston- ex Met police officer.
Donna de Groet Mike's Cousin Daughter of Mike's mother's brother.
Richard de Groet Relative of Mike in Holland
Henk de Groot Gay man who survived the Nazi work camps.
Judy de Vries Property management agent in Amsterdam
Sylvia Dekalt Production Assistant to De heer Wilhelm
Zelman Deneberg Haredi Rabbi from New York
Ms Dent Part time cleaner at the Priory
Kathy Donaldson Barrister pupil of Sir David Stellerson
Cliff Dounes Brother of Rita and part owner of the Simmond Reek salvage yard.
Rita Dounes Sister of Cliff and part owner of the Simmond Reek salvage yard.
Karl Drakenoff Johnny's friend from prep school
Marc Dube John Dupree's grandson.
John Dupree Canadian Scientist and educator
Dr Peter Eastman Substitute maths teacher
James Felton Solicitor - Patrick's uncle
Patrick Felton Johnny's driving instructor
Sir Harold Gleeson Barrister QC
Mark Gleeson Film director/producer - in prison for sexual assault on boys.
Manny Goldberg Aunt Ruth's youngest brother = he was one of the apprentices rescused by John Mitchell on the Lady Ann.
Marcia Goldstein Bagri Mature student at Southmead College.
Dr Clarissa Graham GP in Dunford, wife of Dr Nygyra
Dr Greenlay University Tutor in French - examiner from the institute.
Solomon Grundy A London businessman of dubious reputation
Miss   Grunthorn Head of Hort and Ag/Acting Principle
John Henderson Peter Henderson's nephew. Robert Henderson's youngest son.
Professor Hendricks Luuk's professor/academic tutor
Madam Hurenburg Friend of Miss Jenkins who give briefing about criminal orgnisation.
Bran Jefferies Worker at the yard
Tim (Tipper) Jeffries Lad who shares a workbench with Johnny in metal work. Bran's brother.
Ian Jenkins Trainee hairdresser
John Jenkins The deceased father of Ian and Terry Jenkins - Miss Jenkins' nephew
Mary Jenkins Ian Jenkins' Mother. Events manager at Manston
Terry Jenkins Ian's older brother
Miss Edith Jenkins Head of the Thompson/Porter family.
Steve Johnson Manager of the. Hamden boat yard
Jenny Jones Tyler's girlfriend
Katherine Jones Boatwright
Hans Kammler Nazi SS Officer - Head of NAZI R&D. He was reported as having died at the end of the war, though there have been persistent rumours that he survived after doing a deal with the Americans.
Irene Kaufman Talent Agent
Chris Klempt Radio producer at BBC
Thij and Christina Kneynsberg Dutch architects
Mrs   Krone Housekeeper
Sheila Lane Accountant to Mike Carlton.
Cecil Laughton Previous owner of the Priory
Dr Marion Laurent Johnny's French Tutor
DS   Lawlan Homicide Investigator
Tyler Lawrence Co-star to Trevor Spade
Bernard Lebrun Solicitor. Mike's best friend and Johnny's godfather. Senior partner in LeBrun, Dean and Cohen.
Debora Lebrun Bernard's wife
Joseph Lebrun Bernard Lebrun's younger son. Johnny's Boyfriend
Micah Lebrun Bernard Lebrun's oldest son.
Andrew (Drew) Lee Arthur's uncle brother of Theodore
Arthur Lee Friend of Johnny - boyfriend of Trevor Spade and MD of computer services company in which Mike, Johnny and Miss Jenkins have an interest.
Elisa Lee Arthur's paternal grandmother
Jarome Lee Arthur's paternal grandfather
John Lee Arthur Lee's foster/ adoptive father and uncle by birth
Johnson Arthur Lee Arthur's father
Margaret Elizabeth Lee Arthur Lee's birth mother; Sister of John Lee
Theodor (Theo) Lee Arthur's uncle
Mrs Lee Arthur's adoptive/foster mother; wife of John Lee
Miss Leonard Physics teacher
Matthew Lewis Stage Name of Philip Smith.
Jessie Long Blacksmith
Janet Long Agent in Bob Southern's agency, specialises in TV and film scripts.
Peter Lovell Steve's partner and consultant trauma doctor as St John's.
Dr Timothy Lowstuff Yacht designer
Sylvia Makepiece University Tutor in French - examiner from the institute.
DCI John Manley Met Detective Chief Inspector
Alf Manning Retired boat breaker - used to work in the Salvage Yard
Elle Martin Press Agent for Matthew Lewis (Phil Smith) and Ben Carlton
Colin Matterson Johnny's best friend from his boarding school
Professor Gertrude Mayer Retired professor
Zachary Mayer Financier
Andrew Mark Mayers Film production assistant AKA Dean
Detective Sergeant Peter McCormac DS in local police. Brother in law to Peter Henderson and treasurer to the church.
Jock McLoughlan Police civilian communications officer
Professor Keith Merrick Professor of Environmental Studies from Darwin
Jenny Mitcham Anne's Sister
John Mitchell Partner of Duke of Dunlavin; Instrumental in helping Jewish diamond cutters escape the Nazis
Thomas Monk Owner of Australian yacht builders
Antonio Montero Student at Southmead College
John Munroe Partner in Munroe and Claymore
Dr Anthony Nygyra GP in Lynnhaven, husband of Dr Graham
Dr John Nygyra Mike Carlton's Doctor prior to move to The Priory; Su Graham's husband
Susan Peatry Peter Lovell's half-sister - High Court Judge
Mr   Peters Owner of the Peters' Yard - the boat yard next to the Hamden Yard.
Richard Phillips Owner of the Salvage Yard.
Henrik Porter Simone and Neal's cousing who lives in Antwerp
Michael Porter Henrik's father, diamond merchant
Stanley Porter Father of Neil Porter-Thompson - Driver/Bodygaurd and confident of Miss Jenkins
Doctor   Porter Architectural Historian at County Museum.
Neal Porter-Thompson Miss Jenkin's nephew
Professor Susan Prendegast Professor of Psychology in Chelmsford
Matt Price Architect and Charted Surveyor; also Mike's Drinking buddy at the Anchor
June Ravensbrook Junior Barrister (name not given in chapter 19)
Antony (Tony) Richards Johnny's ex-lover from prep school
Lily Robins Jim's cousin.
Cliff Rownton Lad Johnny meets on Lytham Green
John Rownton Cliff's brother
Robert (Bob) Rownton Cliff's father
Jarrome Sanderson Lee's cousin - taekwondo teacher.
Lee Sanderson Personnal Assistant to Mike Carlton - Lee is of Trinidadian descent and has recently been released from prison.
Peter Sanstone Insurance company representative for Yaland Insurance
Grace Seymour Jaydee's mother
Mister James Daniel Seymour Jaydee's father - consultant in emergency medicine and trauma surgery
James Daniel Seymour Jnr Tariq's Boyfriend -- legal name. See listing for Jaydee.
Martin Shelt Producer with independent TV production company.
Mary Simon One of the Black Aunties from Brixton
Mary Simpson The unmarried name of Mary Jenkins and the name she is known by professionally,
Flora Smith Wife of Jack Smith and mother of Beryl and Philip. Retired cleaner
Jack Smith Miner father of Beryl and Philip.
Philip Smith Actor better known under his stage name of Mathew Lewis and brother to Mike's ex-wife Beryl Smith.
Eric Trevor Southern Birth name and legal name of Trevor Spade.
Robert (Bob) Southern Mike's Literary Agent
Susan Southern Bob's wife
Trevor Spade Actor son of Bob and Susan. Trevor Spade is his stage name see Eric Southern
Mr   Spragg Johnny's metalwork teacher
Professor Stuurman Professor at Luuk's university
Frank (Freddy) Talbot School pal of Mike and Bernard's. Now a freelance financial journalist. Transvestite.
Mr   Taunton Johnny's maths teacher
Leonard Taylor Driver, handyman, factotum for Ben and Phil
Harry Tayton Murdered youth
Albert Thompson Edith Jenkin's life partner, currently incarcerated
Delcie Thompson Cousin of Neal, works at Southmead Hall and holds a black belt in Atemi Jutsu.
George Thompson Former client of Mike Carleton's father; also Neil Thompson's grandfather
Marcel Thompson Simone's younger brogher at school in France.
Mark Thompson Screenwriter; part of Miss Jenkins family.
Simone Thompson One of Edith's many "neices" enrolling in Southmead College
Simone Thompson Neil's French Cousin.
Jim Timmings Horticultural student, Stephen Clucker's boyfriend.
Gert van Lottum Production Assistant to De heer Wilhelm
Luuk van Lottum Gert's brother - Architectual student in Amsterdam
Prince Dimitri Vorontsov Olga's father
Olga Vorontsov Johnny's great grandmother
Steve Webber Local reporter; Matt's brother in law
De heer Wilhelm Dutch media mogel. Owns TV stations and film production companies.
Abraham Joseph Woodstone (Holzstein) Debora Lebrun's father
Alan Composite boatbuilder
Ari Aunt Leah's son
Arron Hasidic Rabbi
Bains Driver for Manston House and the estate.
Barry Dee Small time black gangster - drug dealer
Bart Schoolboy friend of Henk's and Rom's lover
Bethany Micah LeBrun's wife
Bethany's parents Parents of Micah Lebrun's wife
Bill and Janet Tenant of Mike Carlton's Golders Green property
Broden and Dunstar Solicitors in Southmead
Chris Rownton Cliff's uncle, Bob's brother
Clive Beryl's former lover; helpful and supportive to Johnny
Colin Labourer in yard - former associate of John Henderson
Crooked Man Pub on the road from Priory to Dunford. Just under half a mile from the Priory
Dammu Casual laborer clearing Salvage Yard
Dan Neil Porter-Thompson's second cousin.
Dan One of Aunty's heavies.
Dean See Andrew Mark Mayers
Dicky Boy nickname for Richard Phillips.
Miss Dolly see Frank Talbot
Dorothy Richard's Mike's pen name
Dunford Small town about four miles from Lynnhaven as the crow flies but more like twenty by road.
Gerald House Manager at Manston
Gutterham and Mayers Solicitors where Johnny's mother interned.
Jack Felton Police superintendent - Patrick's uncle, James' brother
Oncle Jacques Marcel's uncle.
Jake Barman in the Pig and Whistle
Master James Sado/masochistic leader of bike gangs in the rural Midlands
Jan Ex wife of auto mechanic Chris, who is, in turn, a cousin of Marcia Goldstein Bagri.
Aunt Jane Aunt of Mike Carlton
Jaydee Tariq's Boyfriend -- nickname see James Daniel Seymour Jnr
Jim Australian consultant neurosurgeon and keen yachtsman - owns the Flying Dragon
Jimmy the Creep Pimp in West London
Aunt June The youngest sister of Mike's father.
Kurt Resistance member and lover of Henk
Aunt Leah Sister of Debora LeBrun
Leni Nickname for Leonard Taylor
Lenny Casual laborer clearing Salvage Yard
Lex Klein Schoolboy friend of Henk and possibly Toma's boyfriend at one point
Lynnhaven Small costal village where Mike's bungalow is located.
Mrs M "Housekeeper" at Manston. Actually she runs the place.
Madge Employee of Bernard LeBrun's law firm.
Manston Elizabethan Hall and country estate owned by Phil and Ben, run as an exclusive events venue.
Marcel French youth, two years older than Johnny.
Margaret Elizabeth Lee Arthur's mother
Mark Composite boatbuilder
Marron American schoolboy and friend/lover of Tony Richards
Martin Lee's Aiki Ju Jitsu teacher
Mary Owner of the Crooked Man
Miram Debora Lebrun's mother
Aunt Miriam Reform Rabbi
Munroe and Claymore Solicitors in Dunford
Old Man Laughton Former owner of the Priory
Robert Tramp ship's captain and Henk's lover in Australia
Rodney White Car Journalist
Rom Schoolboy friend of Henk's and Bert's lover
Aunt Ruth Flemish Jewess, cousin of Aunt Sarah now living in a retirement home near Brighton. Spent time in Bergan Belsen.
Sandra PR assistant acting for Mike's Australian publishers
Aunt Sarah Bernard's mother. As close to Mike as his own mother as he and Bernard were growing up, she was like a second mother to him.
Southmead College FE College in Southmead - former Agricultural College.
Susan Steve Johnson's and Peter Lovell's foster daughter
Timothy and Richard Rodney White's grandsons
Tom A regular summer employee of Steve's - something of a loner.
Tom John Rownton's friend
Tom Jim's partner
Tomas Schoolboy friend of Henk's - member of the NBS
Tommy Steve Johnson & Peter Lovell's foster son
Wim Luuk's boyfreind
Yaland Insurance Insurance company faced with a £20 million payout to Johnny
Duke of Dunlavin   Owner of yacht used to smuggle Jewish diamond cutters out of Holland during WW 2.

List of Characters sorted by Forename

Title Forename Family Name
Abraham Joseph Woodstone (Holzstein) Debora Lebrun's father
Alan Composite boatbuilder
Albert Thompson Edith Jenkin's life partner, currently incarcerated
Alexander Michael Carlton Johnny's half brother born 3rd August
Alf Manning Retired boat breaker - used to work in the Salvage Yard
Allen Davidson Head of Security at Manston- ex Met police officer.
Andrew (Drew) Lee Arthur's uncle brother of Theodore
Andrew Mark Mayers Film production assistant AKA Dean
Anne Carlton 44 year old wife of Mike Carlton. Her first husband John James died some years ago.
Dr Anthony Nygyra GP in Lynnhaven, husband of Dr Graham
Antonio Montero Student at Southmead College
Antony (Tony) Richards Johnny's ex-lover from prep school
Ari Aunt Leah's son
Arron Hasidic Rabbi
Arthur Lee Friend of Johnny - boyfriend of Trevor Spade and MD of computer services company in which Mike, Johnny and Miss Jenkins have an interest.
Bains Driver for Manston House and the estate.
Barry Dee Small time black gangster - drug dealer
Bart Schoolboy friend of Henk's and Rom's lover
Ben Carlton Actor and martial artist brother to Mike Carlton, Philip Smith's civil partner. Full name Robert Benjamin Hugh Carlton.
Bernard Lebrun Solicitor. Mike's best friend and Johnny's godfather. Senior partner in LeBrun, Dean and Cohen.
Beryl Janet Carlton-Smith Barrister mother of Johnny.
Bethany Micah LeBrun's wife
Bethany's parents Parents of Micah Lebrun's wife
Bill and Janet Tenant of Mike Carlton's Golders Green property
Bob Carluck Billionaire advertising executinve and boat collector.
Bob Crawford Business Partner of Chawish Bagri
Bran Jefferies Worker at the yard
Brian Cox Real person; co-host of real BBC program The Infinite Monkey Cage
Broden and Dunstar Solicitors in Southmead
Carol Carlton- DeGroet One of Mike Carlton's relatives living in Holland
Cecil Laughton Previous owner of the Priory
Chawish Bagri Marcia Goldstein Bagri's deceased husband - suicide bomber
Chris Klempt Radio producer at BBC
Chris Rownton Cliff's uncle, Bob's brother
Dr Clarissa Graham GP in Dunford, wife of Dr Nygyra
Cliff Dounes Brother of Rita and part owner of the Simmond Reek salvage yard.
Cliff Rownton Lad Johnny meets on Lytham Green
Clive Beryl's former lover; helpful and supportive to Johnny
Colin Matterson Johnny's best friend from his boarding school
Colin Labourer in yard - former associate of John Henderson
Crooked Man Pub on the road from Priory to Dunford. Just under half a mile from the Priory
Dammu Casual laborer clearing Salvage Yard
Dan Neil Porter-Thompson's second cousin.
Dan One of Aunty's heavies.
Danny Banyard Domonic's son
Dean See Andrew Mark Mayers
Debora Lebrun Bernard's wife
Delcie Thompson Cousin of Neal, works at Southmead Hall and holds a black belt in Atemi Jutsu.
Dicky Boy nickname for Richard Phillips.
Prince Dimitri Vorontsov Olga's father
Miss Dolly see Frank Talbot
Domonic Banyard Ex SAS officer, runs a security company in Lytham
Donna de Groet Mike's Cousin Daughter of Mike's mother's brother.
Dorothy Richard's Mike's pen name
Dunford Small town about four miles from Lynnhaven as the crow flies but more like twenty by road.
Miss Edith Jenkins Head of the Thompson/Porter family.
Professor Edward Chapman Dr Joseph Chapman's father
Elisa Lee Arthur's paternal grandmother
Elle Martin Press Agent for Matthew Lewis (Phil Smith) and Ben Carlton
Eric Trevor Southern Birth name and legal name of Trevor Spade.
Flora Smith Wife of Jack Smith and mother of Beryl and Philip. Retired cleaner
Frank (Freddy) Talbot School pal of Mike and Bernard's. Now a freelance financial journalist. Transvestite.
George Anderson Grace Anderson's husband and uncle of Steve Clucker. George and Grace run the auction rooms in Southmead.
George Thompson Former client of Mike Carleton's father; also Neil Thompson's grandfather
Georgie Chapman Dr Joseph Chapman's wife
Gerald House Manager at Manston
Gert van Lottum Production Assistant to De heer Wilhelm
Professor Gertrude Mayer Retired professor
Grace Seymour Jaydee's mother
Grace Anderson Steve Clucker's Aunt. George and Grace run the auction rooms in Southmead.
Graham Bowles Temp labourer at yard - former associate of John Henderson
Gutterham and Mayers Solicitors where Johnny's mother interned.
Hannah Aronowitz Leah's younger sister betrothed to Ari
Hans Kammler Nazi SS Officer - Head of NAZI R&D. He was reported as having died at the end of the war, though there have been persistent rumours that he survived after doing a deal with the Americans.
Sir Harold Gleeson Barrister QC
Harry Tayton Murdered youth
Henk de Groot Gay man who survived the Nazi work camps.
Henrik Porter Simone and Neal's cousing who lives in Antwerp
Ian Jenkins Trainee hairdresser
Irene Colberg Potter and sister to Marius
Irene Kaufman Talent Agent
Jack Coalman Landlord of the Crown and Anchor.
Jack Smith Miner father of Beryl and Philip.
Jack Felton Police superintendent - Patrick's uncle, James' brother
Oncle Jacques Marcel's uncle.
Jake Barman in the Pig and Whistle
Master James Sado/masochistic leader of bike gangs in the rural Midlands
James Felton Solicitor - Patrick's uncle
James Daniel Seymour Jnr Tariq's Boyfriend -- legal name. See listing for Jaydee.
Mister James Daniel Seymour Jaydee's father - consultant in emergency medicine and trauma surgery
Jan Ex wife of auto mechanic Chris, who is, in turn, a cousin of Marcia Goldstein Bagri.
Aunt Jane Aunt of Mike Carlton
Janet Long Agent in Bob Southern's agency, specialises in TV and film scripts.
Jarome Lee Arthur's paternal grandfather
Jarrome Sanderson Lee's cousin - taekwondo teacher.
Jasmin Bagri Marcia's Daughter
Jaydee Tariq's Boyfriend -- nickname see James Daniel Seymour Jnr
Jenny Jones Tyler's girlfriend
Jenny Mitcham Anne's Sister
Jessie Long Blacksmith
Jim Timmings Horticultural student, Stephen Clucker's boyfriend.
Jim Australian consultant neurosurgeon and keen yachtsman - owns the Flying Dragon
Jimmy the Creep Pimp in West London
Jock McLoughlan Police civilian communications officer
John Dupree Canadian Scientist and educator
John Jenkins The deceased father of Ian and Terry Jenkins - Miss Jenkins' nephew
John Lee Arthur Lee's foster/ adoptive father and uncle by birth
Dr John Nygyra Mike Carlton's Doctor prior to move to The Priory; Su Graham's husband
John Henderson Peter Henderson's nephew. Robert Henderson's youngest son.
DCI John Manley Met Detective Chief Inspector
John Mitchell Partner of Duke of Dunlavin; Instrumental in helping Jewish diamond cutters escape the Nazis
John Munroe Partner in Munroe and Claymore
John Rownton Cliff's brother
Johnny Carlton-Smith Son of Mike Carlton by Beryl Smith.
Johnson Arthur Lee Arthur's father
Joseph Lebrun Bernard Lebrun's younger son. Johnny's Boyfriend
Dr Joseph Chapman Historian - Joey from A Kid Named Joey
Judy de Vries Property management agent in Amsterdam
June Ravensbrook Junior Barrister (name not given in chapter 19)
Aunt June The youngest sister of Mike's father.
Karl Drakenoff Johnny's friend from prep school
Katherine Jones Boatwright
Kathy Donaldson Barrister pupil of Sir David Stellerson
Professor Keith Merrick Professor of Environmental Studies from Darwin
Kurt Resistance member and lover of Henk
Leah Aronowitz A girl that Joseph's maternal grandfather want him to marry.
Aunt Leah Sister of Debora LeBrun
Lee Sanderson Personnal Assistant to Mike Carlton - Lee is of Trinidadian descent and has recently been released from prison.
Leni Nickname for Leonard Taylor
Lenny Casual laborer clearing Salvage Yard
Leonard Taylor Driver, handyman, factotum for Ben and Phil
Lex Klein Schoolboy friend of Henk and possibly Toma's boyfriend at one point
Lily Robins Jim's cousin.
Luuk van Lottum Gert's brother - Architectual student in Amsterdam
Lynnhaven Small costal village where Mike's bungalow is located.
Mrs M "Housekeeper" at Manston. Actually she runs the place.
Maddie Atkins Cambridge Computer student; Fiancee of Neil Thompson; Taekwondo expert
Madge Employee of Bernard LeBrun's law firm.
The Honourable Malcolm Edward Davenport Beryl's fiance who sexually abused Johnny
Manny Goldberg Aunt Ruth's youngest brother = he was one of the apprentices rescused by John Mitchell on the Lady Ann.
Manston Elizabethan Hall and country estate owned by Phil and Ben, run as an exclusive events venue.
Marc Dube John Dupree's grandson.
Marcel Thompson Simone's younger brogher at school in France.
Marcel French youth, two years older than Johnny.
Marcia Goldstein Bagri Mature student at Southmead College.
Margaret Elizabeth Lee Arthur Lee's birth mother; Sister of John Lee
Margaret Elizabeth Lee Arthur's mother
Marge Bradley Owner of Marge's Café
Dr Marion Laurent Johnny's French Tutor
Marion Collins Collins Blacksmith
Marius Colberg Ceramic artist
Mark Gleeson Film director/producer - in prison for sexual assault on boys.
Mark Thompson Screenwriter; part of Miss Jenkins family.
Mark Composite boatbuilder
Marron American schoolboy and friend/lover of Tony Richards
Martin Clay Solicitor - assistant to Bernard LeBrun
Martin Shelt Producer with independent TV production company.
Martin Lee's Aiki Ju Jitsu teacher
Mary Jenkins Ian Jenkins' Mother. Events manager at Manston
Mary Simon One of the Black Aunties from Brixton
Mary Simpson The unmarried name of Mary Jenkins and the name she is known by professionally,
Mary Owner of the Crooked Man
Matt Price Architect and Charted Surveyor; also Mike's Drinking buddy at the Anchor
Matthew Lewis Stage Name of Philip Smith.
Max Ableholm New York based TV and film marketer
Micah Lebrun Bernard Lebrun's oldest son.
Michael Porter Henrik's father, diamond merchant
Mike Carlton TV and radion personality. Also a technical writer who has published a couple of successful textbooks.
Miram Debora Lebrun's mother
Miranda Coombes Series producer with ITV
Aunt Miriam Reform Rabbi
Munroe and Claymore Solicitors in Dunford
Nancy Carver Student at Southmead College
Neal Porter-Thompson Miss Jenkin's nephew
Nick Chapman Dr Joseph and Georgie Chapman's son - four years old
Old Man Laughton Former owner of the Priory
Olga Vorontsov Johnny's great grandmother
Patrick Felton Johnny's driving instructor
Peter Lovell Steve's partner and consultant trauma doctor as St John's.
Detective Sergeant Peter McCormac DS in local police. Brother in law to Peter Henderson and treasurer to the church.
Peter Sanstone Insurance company representative for Yaland Insurance
Dr Peter Eastman Substitute maths teacher
Philip Smith Actor better known under his stage name of Mathew Lewis and brother to Mike's ex-wife Beryl Smith.
Rhoda Clucker Steve Clucker's mother
Richard Phillips Owner of the Salvage Yard.
Richard de Groet Relative of Mike in Holland
Rita Dounes Sister of Cliff and part owner of the Simmond Reek salvage yard.
Robert Tramp ship's captain and Henk's lover in Australia
Robert (Bob) Rownton Cliff's father
Robert (Bob) Southern Mike's Literary Agent
Rodney White Car Journalist
Rom Schoolboy friend of Henk's and Bert's lover
Aunt Ruth Flemish Jewess, cousin of Aunt Sarah now living in a retirement home near Brighton. Spent time in Bergan Belsen.
Sandra PR assistant acting for Mike's Australian publishers
Sarah Colman PhD Archaeology student.
Aunt Sarah Bernard's mother. As close to Mike as his own mother as he and Bernard were growing up, she was like a second mother to him.
Sheila Lane Accountant to Mike Carlton.
Shimon Aronowitz Father of Leah and Hanna
Simon Claws Missing yough wanted for urder
Simone Thompson One of Edith's many "neices" enrolling in Southmead College
Simone Thompson Neil's French Cousin.
Solomon Grundy A London businessman of dubious reputation
Southmead College FE College in Southmead - former Agricultural College.
Stanley Porter Father of Neil Porter-Thompson - Driver/Bodygaurd and confident of Miss Jenkins
Steve Webber Local reporter; Matt's brother in law
Steve Johnson Manager of the. Hamden boat yard
Steven Clucker Horticultural student
Susan Peatry Peter Lovell's half-sister - High Court Judge
Professor Susan Prendegast Professor of Psychology in Chelmsford
Susan Southern Bob's wife
Susan Steve Johnson's and Peter Lovell's foster daughter
Sylvia Dekalt Production Assistant to De heer Wilhelm
Sylvia Makepiece University Tutor in French - examiner from the institute.
Tariq Bagri Marcia's Son - Jaydee's boyfriend
Terry Jenkins Ian's older brother
Theodor (Theo) Lee Arthur's uncle
Thij and Christina Kneynsberg Dutch architects
Thomas Monk Owner of Australian yacht builders
Tim (Tipper) Jeffries Lad who shares a workbench with Johnny in metal work. Bran's brother.
Dr Timothy Lowstuff Yacht designer
Timothy and Richard Rodney White's grandsons
Tom A regular summer employee of Steve's - something of a loner.
Tom John Rownton's friend
Tom Jim's partner
Tomas Schoolboy friend of Henk's - member of the NBS
Tommy Steve Johnson & Peter Lovell's foster son
Trevor Spade Actor son of Bob and Susan. Trevor Spade is his stage name see Eric Southern
Tyler Lawrence Co-star to Trevor Spade
Wim Luuk's boyfreind
Yaland Insurance Insurance company faced with a £20 million payout to Johnny
Zachary Mayer Financier
Zelman Deneberg Haredi Rabbi from New York
Professor   Arlington Professor of French language - examiner from the institute.
Mrs   Beckstein Bernard and Debora Lebrun's housekeeper
Mr Bell Physics teacher
Ms Dent Part time cleaner at the Priory
Dr Greenlay University Tutor in French - examiner from the institute.
Miss   Grunthorn Head of Hort and Ag/Acting Principle
Professor Hendricks Luuk's professor/academic tutor
Madam Hurenburg Friend of Miss Jenkins who give briefing about criminal orgnisation.
Mrs   Krone Housekeeper
DS   Lawlan Homicide Investigator
Mrs Lee Arthur's adoptive/foster mother; wife of John Lee
Miss Leonard Physics teacher
Mr   Peters Owner of the Peters' Yard - the boat yard next to the Hamden Yard.
Doctor   Porter Architectural Historian at County Museum.
Mr   Spragg Johnny's metalwork teacher
Professor Stuurman Professor at Luuk's university
Mr   Taunton Johnny's maths teacher
De heer Wilhelm Dutch media mogel. Owns TV stations and film production companies.
Duke of Dunlavin   Owner of yacht used to smuggle Jewish diamond cutters out of Holland during WW 2.