# The Case with Nine Solutions — Character guide

> Key figures in The Case with Nine Solutions by J. J. Connington.

- [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield.md): A brilliant amateur detective who investigates the series of connected crimes.
- [Dr. Trevor Markfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/dr_trevor_markfield.md): A physician and friend of Sir Clinton, often assisting in the investigation.
- [Inspector Flamborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/inspector_flamborough.md): The local police inspector working alongside Sir Clinton on the case.
- [Dr. Ringwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/dr_ringwood.md): A dying man whose cryptic words set the mystery in motion.
- [Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/silverdale.md): A key figure in the Silverdale family, central to the unfolding events.
- [Hassendean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/hassendean.md): A young man entangled in the Silverdale family drama and the crimes.
- [Whalley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/whalley.md): A deceased man whose past actions are crucial to the investigation.
- [Yvonne Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/yvonne_silverdale.md): The wife of Silverdale, with secrets that impact the case.
- [Avice Deepcar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/avice_deepcar.md): A young woman connected to the Silverdale household.
- [Miss Hailsham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/miss_hailsham.md): A woman whose testimony provides important clues.
- [Mr. Renard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/mr_renard.md): A mysterious figure with possible ties to the crimes.
- [Justice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/justice.md): A legal figure involved in the later stages of the investigation.
- [Ronald Hassendean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/ronald_hassendean.md): A member of the Hassendean family with a role in the plot.
- [Yvonne Renard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/yvonne_renard.md): A woman possibly related to Mr. Renard and the Silverdales.
- [Marple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/marple.md): A local woman who provides incidental information.
- [Norma Hailsham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/norma_hailsham.md): A relative of Miss Hailsham, briefly mentioned in the case.
- [Spratton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/spratton.md): A minor character who appears in connection with the investigation.
- [Shenstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/shenstone.md): A person of interest in the background of the case.
- [Detective-Sergeant Yarrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/detective_sergeant_yarrow.md): A police sergeant assisting Inspector Flamborough.
- [Octave Renard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/octave_renard.md): A relative of Mr. Renard, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Miss Hassendean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/miss_hassendean.md): A female member of the Hassendean family.
- [The Chief Constable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/the_chief_constable.md): The senior police officer overseeing the investigation.
- [Peeping Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/peeping_tom.md): A local character known for spying, providing a lead.
- [Dr. Carew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/dr_carew.md): An elderly doctor with knowledge of the families involved.
- [Gilling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/gilling.md): A minor character who appears in the later chapters.
- [Detective-Sergeant Fossaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/detective_sergeant_fossaway.md): Another police sergeant working on the case.
- [Heatherfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/heatherfield.md): A person associated with the crime at Heatherfield.
- [Stella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/stella.md): A woman briefly mentioned in the narrative.
- [Miss Morcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/miss_morcott.md): A minor character who provides a statement.
- [Ryder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/ryder.md): A name mentioned in passing during the investigation.
- [Gulliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/gulliver.md): A minor character referenced in the case notes.

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