Characters in Death on the Nile

1. Characters in Death on the Nile Poirot– Belgian detective, neat, orderly, & large black moustache Linnet – 20 yr. old, beautiful, rich heiress Joanna – clever, unattractive “friend” of Linnet Jacqueline – young friend of Linnet with very little money; engaged to Simon Simon – tall, handsome, needs money; marries Linnet Col. Race – Secret Service agent & old friend of Poirot Mrs. Allerton – 50 yr. old, friendly, devoted to son Tim Tim – tall, thin, young man; momma’s boy; cousin of Joanna Cornelia – sweet, clumsy, young woman; eager to please; works for her elderly cousin Miss Van Schuyler Miss Van Schuyler – elderly, aristocratic American; unpleasant, selfish, & demanding Pennington– Linnet’s legal guardian & administrator of her trust-fund; middle-aged American

2. Rockford – Pennington’s partner Fanthorp – lawyer who works with his uncle, William Carmichael; thin, quiet, intelligent Carmichael – Linnet’s British lawyer; elderly, impatient, serious Mrs. Otterbourne – a failed novelist who drinks too much alcohol; elderly, exotic, dramatic Rosalie – Mrs. Otterbourne’s daughter; young & slightly depressed Mr. Ferguson – unfriendly, opinionated, young man Richetti – middle-aged man who claims to be an Italian archaeologist; rude Miss Bowers – Miss Van Schuyler’s efficient hospital nurse; thin, non-emotional Dr. Bessner – overweight, proud, German doctor; prefers to read instead of talk Louise – Linnet’s Italian maid; beautiful, thin, brunette Fleetwood – an engineer on board the Karnak with a grudge against Linnet