THE SUSPECT
Leonard Vole (mid 20s-early 40s)
Young, naive and likable, Leonard finds himself wrapped up in the murder of an elderly woman whom he has befriended. He is befuddled as his world falls apart when his wife sabotages him in court.

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THE WIFE

Romaine (20s-40s)

Romaine is Leonard’s devoted wife. A foreigner, she paints the picture of a devious past and turns Leonard’s life upside down. She is mysterious and manipulative while she spews her own version of what happened on the night of the murder.

THE DEFENCE SOLICITOR
John Mayhew (late 30s-50s)
Representing Leonard, Mayhew comes across as shrewd and serious. As someone who works strictly by the book, he is forced to deal with one surprise after another. As the case takes on a life of its own, Mayhew forges ahead in his targeted defense of Leonard.

THE DEFENCE BARRISTER
Sir Wilfred Robarts (early 40s-70s)
Convinced by Mayhew to take on Leonard’s case, Robarts becomes embroiled in an unexpected twist. When he meets Leonard’s wife, Romaine, the case blows up, and Robarts is forced to navigate the ups and downs of the evidence until an explosive finale.

THE ASSISTANT
Greta (20s-40s)
Robarts’ typist is lightheaded but confident. She is so obliviously self-assured, in fact, that she can’t seem to find anything wrong with someone who is being accused of murder.

THE PROSECUTOR
Mr. Myers (late 30s-70s)
Straitlaced and on top of the facts, the prosecutor in the case against Leonard tries desperately to prove his guilt.

THE JUDGE
Mr. Justice Wainwright (late 30s-70s)
Even-tempered and professional, Justice Wainwright rules the courtroom with authority and confidence.

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THE EXAMINER
Dr. Wyatt (30s-60s)
Unflappable and determined, the “police surgeon” reports unemotionally on the physical details of the murder.

THE ARRESTING OFFICER
Inspector Hearne (30s-60s)
Inspector Hearne is an experienced member of the force who investigates the murder. He arrests Leonard Vole and testifies in court.

THE HOUSEKEEPER
Janet MacKenzie (40s-60s)
The suspicious and vengeful housekeeper with a sour personality expected to be the beneficiary of Emily’s will before Leonard came into the picture. How can Leonard take what is rightfully hers? Janet is determined to see him punished and put in jail.

THE GIRL
Unnamed (20-35)
The girl appears at the very end and she ultimately changes the course of Leonard’s future.

THE LAWYER’S CLERK
Carter (20s+)
Assistant to Sir WIlfred Robarts

THE FORENSIC ASSISTANT
Thomas Clegg (20s+)
Testifies in court.

OTHER CHARACTERS
Policeman, Clerk, Warder, Officers of the Court, the Jury.