Ernest Shandon

Sir Clinton Driffield

Ernest Shandon is a primary suspect and antagonist, clashing frequently with Sir Clinton's investigative efforts.

Wendover

Ernest Shandon and Wendover are often at odds, with Wendover suspicious of Ernest's motives.

Arthur Hawkhurst

Arthur Hawkhurst and Ernest Shandon are bitter rivals, each suspecting the other of wrongdoing.

Mr. Stenness

Ernest Shandon and Mr. Stenness are often in conflict, with Stenness distrusting Ernest's actions.

Roger Shandon

Ernest and Roger Shandon are brothers, but their relationship is fraught with tension and suspicion.

Neville Shandon

Ernest and Neville Shandon are relatives, possibly cousins, with a strained and competitive dynamic.

Sylvia Hawkhurst

Ernest Shandon and Sylvia Hawkhurst have a flirtatious and possibly secretive romantic involvement.

Sir Clinton Driffield

Ernest Shandon is a primary suspect and antagonist, clashing frequently with Sir Clinton's investigative efforts.

Wendover

Ernest Shandon and Wendover are often at odds, with Wendover suspicious of Ernest's motives.

Sir Clinton Driffield

Ernest Shandon is a primary suspect and antagonist, clashing frequently with Sir Clinton's investigative efforts.

Sylvia Hawkhurst

Ernest Shandon and Sylvia Hawkhurst have a flirtatious and possibly secretive romantic involvement.

Mr. Stenness

Ernest Shandon and Mr. Stenness are often in conflict, with Stenness distrusting Ernest's actions.

I: The Hackleton Case

The younger, idle brother who lives as a parasite at Whistlefield, showing little interest in family affairs.

The Evidence in the Case

Arrives late, expresses shock at the murders, and gives a vague alibi involving a nail in his boot.

VII: The Pot of Curare

Newly appointed executor of Roger's will; reluctantly agrees to lend the curare pot to Sir Clinton.

IX: The Burglary at Whistlefield

Nervously recounts discovering the burglary; admits he went to bed without calling the police.

X: The Third Attack in the Maze

Reports an attempted murder on himself; is in a state of nervous collapse and seeks reassurance.

XI: The Squire's Theories

Criticized by Sir Clinton for his cowardice; his cigar-case is found in the Maze and kept secret.

The Fourth Attack

Shows extreme cowardice; refuses to go outside and drinks whisky to calm his nerves.

The Dart

Wendover briefly suspects Ernest Shandon based on his actions during the bridge party, but Sir Clinton dismisses the theory, pointing out inconsistencies.

The Forged Cheque

Receives a confidential phone call from Sir Clinton asking him to keep Stenness under observation.

XVI: The Last Attack in the Maze

Shows extreme cowardice, refusing to go to the Maze at night to retrieve his cigar-case; drinks heavily; is confused by Sir Clinton's hints about the scandal and the arrest.

XVII: The Siege in the Maze

The murderer, trapped in the Maze, dies by suicide after being overwhelmed by sulphur fumes and gunfire.

XVIII: The Truth of the Matter

Revealed as the murderer who killed his brothers and faked an attack on himself.