# Tragedy at Ravensthorpe — Character guide

> Key figures in Tragedy at Ravensthorpe by J. J. Connington.

- [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield.md): A brilliant detective investigating the murder at Ravensthorpe Museum.
- [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater.md): A key figure in the Chacewater family, entangled in the mystery.
- [Joan Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/joan_chacewater.md): A young woman from the Chacewater family, central to the plot.
- [Mr. Foss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_foss.md): A deceased character whose past actions drive the investigation.
- [Michael Clifton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/michael_clifton.md): A suspect with a mysterious connection to the victim.
- [Inspector Armadale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/inspector_armadale.md): The police inspector leading the official investigation.
- [Tommy Marden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/tommy_marden.md): A local man with knowledge of the area and its secrets.
- [Maurice Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/maurice_chacewater.md): A troubled member of the Chacewater family, possibly a victim.
- [Foxy Polegate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/foxy_polegate.md): A young man with a reputation for mischief and cunning.
- [Mold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mold.md): A mysterious and possibly sinister figure lurking in the background.
- [Una Rainhill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/una_rainhill.md): A woman with a connection to the Chacewater family.
- [Mr. Brackley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_brackley.md): A dubious character with possible criminal ties.
- [Kessock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/kessock.md): A wealthy man whose presence adds intrigue.
- [Dr. Greenlaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/dr_greenlaw.md): A doctor who provides medical expertise.
- [Mr. Polegate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_polegate.md): The father of Foxy Polegate, a local resident.
- [Frankie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/frankie.md): A minor character with a brief but notable role.
- [Jennie Hitchin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/jennie_hitchin.md): A servant or local woman involved in the story.
- [Chuchundra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/chuchundra.md): A peculiar character whose body is discovered.
- [Prospero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/prospero.md): A literary allusion used as a code name or reference.
- [Ariel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/ariel.md): A literary allusion used as a code name or reference.

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