Peril at End House

Main Characters and Their Development

• Hercule Poirot: The famous Belgian detective who is on vacation in St. Loo. He quickly becomes involved in the investigation after meeting Nick Buckley and discovering the threat to her life. Poirot uses his remarkable deductive abilities to unravel a complex conspiracy and prevent a murder.
• Arthur Hastings: Poirot's loyal friend and assistant who accompanies him on vacation. Hastings serves as an observer and aide in the investigation, providing support to Poirot and sometimes contrasting with his methods.
• Nick Buckley: The young and energetic owner of End House, who becomes the target of several attempts on her life. Nick finds herself at the center of a complex conspiracy, and her character and actions play a key role in the plot's development.
• Frederica Rice: A friend of Nick who also becomes entangled in the events surrounding End House. Her relationships with other characters and her own motives become important elements in the investigation.
• Charles Vyse: A lawyer and family friend of the Buckleys who assists Nick with her affairs. His role in the plot is connected to legal aspects and supporting Nick.
• Jim Lazarus: A wealthy and influential man who shows interest in Nick. His motives and actions add intrigue and tension to the story.