The Glass Key

Main Characters and Their Development

• Ned Beaumont - the main character, a private detective working for politician Paul Madvig. He is smart, perceptive, and has a strong sense of justice. Throughout the book, Ned faces moral dilemmas and betrayal, prompting him to reassess his relationships and his own values.
• Paul Madvig - an influential politician and crime boss seeking to consolidate his power. He is ambitious and willing to go to great lengths to achieve his goals. As the plot unfolds, his relationship with Ned Beaumont is tested, revealing his vulnerability and dependence on others.
• Janet Henry - the daughter of Senator Henry, whom Paul Madvig is in love with. She is beautiful and intelligent, but her true intentions and feelings remain a mystery to those around her. Her role in the story is crucial for the development of intrigues and the unveiling of secrets.
• Taylor Henry - Janet's brother and Senator Henry's son, whose death becomes the central event of the book. His murder sets off a chain of events leading to the revelation of many secrets and intrigues.
• Senator Henry - an influential politician and the father of Janet and Taylor. His relationships with Paul Madvig and other characters play a key role in the political intrigues and plot development.