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In the novel And Then There Were None, Anthony “Tony” James Marston was a young man that came from a wealthy background. He was described as "not a man, but a young God, a Hero God from some Northern Saga". He was six feet tall and had blue eyes, crisp hair, and a tanned face.
- Agatha Christie
- 1939
- Judge Lawrence Wargrave. A recently retired judge. Wargrave is a highly intelligent old man with a commanding personality. As the characters begin to realize that a murderer is hunting them, Wargrave’s experience and air of authority make him a natural leader for the group.
- Vera Claythorne. A former governess who comes to Indian Island purportedly to serve as a secretary to Mrs. Owen. Vera wants to escape a past in which she killed a small boy in her care, Cyril Hamilton, so that the man she loved would inherit Cyril’s estate.
- Philip Lombard. A mysterious, confident, and resourceful man who seems to have been a mercenary soldier in Africa. Lombard is far bolder and more cunning than most of the other characters, traits that allow him to survive almost until the end of the novel.
- Dr. Edward George Armstrong. A gullible, slightly timid doctor. Armstrong often draws the suspicion of the other guests because of his medical knowledge.
- Justice Wargrave. A recently retired Judge who quickly re-assumes this role on the island, holding impromptu "court cases" after nearly every murder. He is obsessed with justice, and also with death, as he reveals at the… read analysis of Justice Wargrave.
- Emily Brent. A religious woman certain of her own righteousness, she is convinced also of everyone else's sinfulness. Long before coming to the island, Emily Brent fired and kicked out of her house a woman named Beatrice… read analysis of Emily Brent.
- Vera Claythorne. A schoolteacher who is invited to Soldier Island as a secretary. She is very practical and careful, but she is also a romantic. She fell in love with a man named Hugo while she was… read analysis of Vera Claythorne.
- Philip Lombard. Lombard was hired by Mr. Isaac Morris to come to Soldier Island and watch out for any trouble. He is a very resourceful and creative man who used to be a soldier in Africa.
Anthony James Marston (Tony Marston) - an amoral and irresponsible young man; Ethel Rogers - the cook/housekeeper and Thomas Rogers' wife; Thomas Rogers - the butler and Ethel Rogers' husband; Lawrence John Wargrave (Mr Justice Wargrave) - a retired criminal judge; Structure of the novel
- Agatha Christie
- 272
- 1939
- 6 November 1939
Anthony has got a bad case of affluenza: he’s a rich and attractive man who’s chosen to act like a spoiled child with no regard to consequences. It doesn’t help that he’s got looks on his side, too.
Agatha Christie. Original title. Ten Little Ni**ers. Illustrator. Stephen Bellman (first edition) Country. United Kingdom. Language. english. Genre. mystery, crime, psychological thriller. Publisher. Collins Crime Club. Publication date. 6 November 1939. Pages. 272. Preceded by. Murder is Easy. Followed by. Sad Cypress.
Nov 21, 2023 · Anthony ''Tony'' Marston is a character in Agatha Christie's 1939 mystery novel And Then There Were None. The novel follows ten characters who are invited to the remote Indian Island. After...
