Character guide

Sir Clinton Driffield

major

Also known as Clinton, sir Clinton

The detective investigating the deaths at Foxhills and Lynden Sands.

Mr. Wendover

major

Also known as Wendover

A key witness and friend of Sir Clinton, involved in the case.

Inspector Armadale

supporting

Also known as Armadale

The local police inspector working alongside Sir Clinton.

Paul Fordingbridge

major

Also known as Mr. Fordingbridge, Fordingbridge, Paul

A member of the Fordingbridge family, central to the mystery.

Peter Hay

supporting

Also known as old Peter Hay, old Hay, Hay

An elderly caretaker at Foxhills with knowledge of past events.

Cressida Fleetwood

major

Also known as Cressida, young Fleetwood, Fleetwood

A young woman whose narrative reveals key details about the case.

Miss Fordingbridge

supporting

Also known as old Fordingbridge, old Miss Fordingbridge

An elderly Fordingbridge family member with secrets.

Nick Staveley

supporting

Also known as Staveley, Nicholas Staveley, Monsieur Nicholas Staveley

A friend of the Fordingbridges, implicated in the events.

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux

supporting

Also known as Mme, Laurent-Desrousseaux, Laurent

A Frenchwoman whose testimony is crucial to the investigation.

Derek Fordingbridge

major

Also known as Derek, the real Derek Fordingbridge

A missing Fordingbridge brother, presumed dead or disguised.

Mr. Cargill

minor

Also known as Cargill, Master Cargill

A local man with ties to the Fordingbridge household.

Mr. Billingford

minor

Also known as Billingford, Master Billingford

A neighbor involved in the early investigation.

Mrs. Fleetwood

supporting

Also known as Fleetwood

Cressida's mother, a widow with a troubled past.

Stanley Fleetwood

supporting

Also known as Mr. Fleetwood, Stanley

Cressida's brother, a suspect in the beach tragedy.

Simon Aird

minor

Also known as Aird

A young man with a connection to the Fordingbridge family.

Dr. Rafford

minor

Also known as Rafford

The local doctor who examines the bodies.

Constable Sapcote

minor

Also known as Sapcote

A local policeman assisting the investigation.

Old Flatt

minor

Also known as Flatt

An elderly local with knowledge of the area's history.

Mr. Aird

minor

Also known as Aird

Simon Aird's father, a resident of Lynden Sands.

Auntie Jay

minor

Also known as Jay, dear Auntie Jay

An elderly relative of the Fordingbridges.

Young Colby

minor

Also known as Young Colby

A young boy who witnesses a key event.

James Billingford

minor

Also known as Billingford

A relative of Mr. Billingford, briefly mentioned.

Mr. Calder

minor

Also known as Calder

A local businessman with minor involvement.

Miss Hamilton

minor

A governess or companion in the Fleetwood household.

Miss Staunton

minor

A friend of the Fordingbridge family.

Brother John

minor

Also known as John

A relative mentioned in passing by a character.

Mr. Wark

minor

Also known as Wark

A local tradesman with a brief appearance.

Père François

minor

Also known as le Père François

A French priest mentioned in Mme Laurent's testimony.