Tragedy at Ravensthorpe · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Tragedy at Ravensthorpe by J. J. Connington.
Sir Clinton Driffield
major
Also known as Sir Clinton, Sir Clinton Driffield, V Sir Clinton, the Sir Clinton with whom he was acquainted, Suddenly Sir Clinton, Evidently Sir Clinton, Sir Clinton's
A brilliant detective investigating the murder at Ravensthorpe Museum.
Cecil Chacewater
major
Also known as Cecil, Mr. Chacewater, Mr. Cecil, Mr. Cecil Chacewater
A key figure in the Chacewater family, entangled in the mystery.
Joan Chacewater
major
Also known as Joan, Miss Joan Chacewater, Miss Joan, Miss Chacewater, young Chacewater, the Chacewater
A young woman from the Chacewater family, central to the plot.
Mr. Foss
major
Also known as Foss, VI Mr. Foss, the late Mr. Foss, J. B. Foss
A deceased character whose past actions drive the investigation.
Michael Clifton
major
Also known as Michael, Clifton, Mr. Clifton
A suspect with a mysterious connection to the victim.
Inspector Armadale
major
Also known as Armadale, Inspector, Possibly Inspector Armadale
The police inspector leading the official investigation.
Tommy Marden
supporting
Also known as Tommy, Marden, Thomas Marden, Mr. Marden
A local man with knowledge of the area and its secrets.
Maurice Chacewater
supporting
Also known as Maurice, poor Maurice, Maurice Chacewater?
A troubled member of the Chacewater family, possibly a victim.
Foxy Polegate
supporting
Also known as Foxy, Polegate, young Polegate, this Mr. Foxy, Foxton Polegate
A young man with a reputation for mischief and cunning.
Mold
supporting
Also known as Mold
A mysterious and possibly sinister figure lurking in the background.
Una Rainhill
supporting
Also known as Una, Miss Rainhill
A woman with a connection to the Chacewater family.
Mr. Brackley
minor
Also known as Brackley, Joe Brackley, Alias Joe Brackley
A dubious character with possible criminal ties.
Kessock
minor
Also known as Mr. Kessock, Mr. Kessock the millionaire
A wealthy man whose presence adds intrigue.
Dr. Greenlaw
minor
Also known as Greenlaw
A doctor who provides medical expertise.
Mr. Polegate
minor
Also known as II Mr. Polegate, Polegate
The father of Foxy Polegate, a local resident.
Frankie
minor
Also known as Frankie
A minor character with a brief but notable role.
Jennie Hitchin
minor
Also known as Jennie
A servant or local woman involved in the story.
Chuchundra
minor
Also known as XII Chuchundra, Poor old Chuchundra
A peculiar character whose body is discovered.
Prospero
minor
Also known as Prospero
A literary allusion used as a code name or reference.
Ariel
minor
Also known as Ariel
A literary allusion used as a code name or reference.
