# Murder in the Maze — Character guide

> Key figures in Murder in the Maze by J. J. Connington.

- [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield.md): The detective investigating the murders in the maze.
- [Ernest Shandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/ernest_shandon.md): Narrator and friend of Sir Clinton, involved in the case.
- [Wendover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/wendover.md): A suspect with a possible motive for the crimes.
- [Mr. Stenness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/mr_stenness.md): A character involved in the maze incidents.
- [Vera Forrest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/vera_forrest.md): A young woman connected to the Shandon family.
- [Arthur Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/arthur_hawkhurst.md): A young man from Whistlefield, involved in the mystery.
- [Roger Shandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/roger_shandon.md): A member of the Shandon family with a troubled past.
- [Dr. Ardsley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/dr_ardsley.md): The local doctor who assists with the investigation.
- [Howard Torrance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/howard_torrance.md): A young man with a connection to the case.
- [Neville Shandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/neville_shandon.md): A relative of the Shandon family, a victim of the maze.
- [Sylvia Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sylvia_hawkhurst.md): A young woman from Whistlefield, sister of Arthur.
- [The Squire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/the_squire.md): A local landowner with theories about the crimes.
- [Tim Costock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/tim_costock.md): A local man involved in the investigation.
- [Miss Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/miss_hawkhurst.md): A female member of the Hawkhurst family.
- [Skene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/skene.md): A character mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Mr. Hawkhurst of Whistlefield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/whistlefield_mr_hawkhurst.md): The father of Arthur and Sylvia Hawkhurst.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A medical professional who examines victims.
- [Uncle Roger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/uncle_roger.md): An older relative of the Shandon family.
- [Uncle Ernest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/uncle_ernest.md): An older relative of the Shandon family.
- [Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/helen.md): A woman mentioned in connection with the Shandons.
- [John Doe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/john_doe.md): A placeholder name used in legal documents.
- [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sherlock_holmes.md): A famous detective mentioned in passing.
- [Young Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/young_hawkhurst.md): A younger member of the Hawkhurst family.
- [Ariadne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/ariadne.md): A mythological figure referenced in the story.
- [Deeming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/deeming.md): A name mentioned in connection with the case.

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