# Mystery at Lynden Sands — Character guide

> Key figures in Mystery at Lynden Sands by J. J. Connington.

- [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield.md): The detective investigating the deaths at Foxhills and Lynden Sands.
- [Mr. Wendover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/wendover.md): A key witness and friend of Sir Clinton, involved in the case.
- [Inspector Armadale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/inspector_armadale.md): The local police inspector working alongside Sir Clinton.
- [Paul Fordingbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/paul_fordingbridge.md): A member of the Fordingbridge family, central to the mystery.
- [Peter Hay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/old_peter_hay.md): An elderly caretaker at Foxhills with knowledge of past events.
- [Cressida Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/cressida_fleetwood.md): A young woman whose narrative reveals key details about the case.
- [Miss Fordingbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/miss_fordingbridge.md): An elderly Fordingbridge family member with secrets.
- [Nick Staveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/nick_staveley.md): A friend of the Fordingbridges, implicated in the events.
- [Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mme_laurent_desrousseaux.md): A Frenchwoman whose testimony is crucial to the investigation.
- [Derek Fordingbridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/derek_fordingbridge.md): A missing Fordingbridge brother, presumed dead or disguised.
- [Mr. Cargill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/cargill.md): A local man with ties to the Fordingbridge household.
- [Mr. Billingford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_billingford.md): A neighbor involved in the early investigation.
- [Mrs. Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mrs_fleetwood.md): Cressida's mother, a widow with a troubled past.
- [Stanley Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/stanley_fleetwood.md): Cressida's brother, a suspect in the beach tragedy.
- [Simon Aird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/simon_aird.md): A young man with a connection to the Fordingbridge family.
- [Dr. Rafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/dr_rafford.md): The local doctor who examines the bodies.
- [Constable Sapcote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/constable_sapcote.md): A local policeman assisting the investigation.
- [Old Flatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/old_flatt.md): An elderly local with knowledge of the area's history.
- [Mr. Aird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_aird.md): Simon Aird's father, a resident of Lynden Sands.
- [Auntie Jay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/jay.md): An elderly relative of the Fordingbridges.
- [James Billingford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/james_billingford.md): A relative of Mr. Billingford, briefly mentioned.
- [Mr. Calder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_calder.md): A local businessman with minor involvement.
- [Miss Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/miss_hamilton.md): A governess or companion in the Fleetwood household.
- [Brother John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/brother_john.md): A relative mentioned in passing by a character.
- [Mr. Wark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_wark.md): A local tradesman with a brief appearance.
- [Père François](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/pere_francois.md): A French priest mentioned in Mme Laurent's testimony.

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