# Wendover — Murder in the Maze character guide > Wendover in Murder in the Maze by J. J. Connington. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Motive Wendover **First appearance:** 0001-ii-the-affair-in-the-maze ## Snapshot The skeptical Squire who plays Watson to Sir Clinton's Holmes, prodding the case with blunt questions and a theory of his own about Hackleton's agent. ## Who they are Wendover ferries Sir Clinton about, sits in on the evidence, and refuses to be fobbed off when the detective withholds his conclusions. He builds a tidy theory of the crimes, only to have Sir Clinton gently decline to endorse it, and he bristles at being cast as the fool who exists to be corrected. His running argument with the official version keeps the reader's own suspicions sharp. ## Relationships ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _friendship_ Sir Clinton and Wendover are close allies, with Wendover often assisting in investigations. ### [Ernest Shandon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/ernest_shandon) _rivalry_ Ernest Shandon and Wendover are often at odds, with Wendover suspicious of Ernest's motives. ### [Dr. Ardsley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/dr_ardsley) _friendship_ Dr. Ardsley and Wendover share a cordial working relationship and mutual respect. ### [Arthur Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/arthur_hawkhurst) _rivalry_ Arthur Hawkhurst and Wendover are antagonists, frequently exchanging hostile words and accusations. ### [The Squire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/the_squire) _social_ The Squire and Wendover are acquaintances within the local community, with occasional interactions. ### [Sylvia Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sylvia_hawkhurst) _psychological_ Sylvia Hawkhurst manipulates Wendover, using charm and deceit to further her agenda. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _friendship_ Sir Clinton and Wendover are close allies, with Wendover often assisting in investigations. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _friendship_ Sir Clinton and Wendover are close allies, with Wendover often assisting in investigations. ### [Ernest Shandon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/ernest_shandon) _rivalry_ Ernest Shandon and Wendover are often at odds, with Wendover suspicious of Ernest's motives. ### [The Squire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/the_squire) _social_ The Squire and Wendover are acquaintances within the local community, with occasional interactions. ### [Arthur Hawkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/arthur_hawkhurst) _rivalry_ Arthur Hawkhurst and Wendover are antagonists, frequently exchanging hostile words and accusations. ### [Dr. Ardsley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/dr_ardsley) _friendship_ Dr. Ardsley and Wendover share a cordial working relationship and mutual respect. ## In the story ### [IV: The Chief Constable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/iv-the-chief-constable) Owner of Talgarth Grange; accompanies Sir Clinton and explains his presence as a fortunate coincidence. ### [VI: The Toxicologist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/vi-the-toxicologist) Accompanies Sir Clinton, provides background on Dr. Ardsley, and is dispatched to Whistlefield to secure the curare. ### [VII: The Pot of Curare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/vii-the-pot-of-curare) Accompanies Ardsley to Whistlefield; secures the pot of curare and shows it to Sir Clinton. ### [VIII: Opportunity, Method, and Motive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/viii-opportunity-method-and-motive) Presents his theories on possible suspects including Hackleton, young Hawkhurst, Dr. Ardsley, Howard Torrance, and Tim Costock. He is frustrated by Sir Clinton's evasiveness but continues to probe for answers. ### [IX: The Burglary at Whistlefield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/ix-the-burglary-at-whistlefield) Hosts Sir Clinton; accompanies him to Whistlefield and observes the investigation. ### [X: The Third Attack in the Maze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/x-the-third-attack-in-the-maze) Speculates about the burglar's motives and discusses the case with Sir Clinton. ### [XI: The Squire's Theories](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xi-the-squire-s-theories) Presents theories about the murders, including mistaken identity and the burglary, and discovers the black thread and cigar-case in the Maze. ### [The Fourth Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xii-the-fourth-attack) Angrily pursues the attacker into the rhododendrons and retrieves the airgun. ### [The Dart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xiii-the-dart) Wendover is consumed by anxiety and frustration, trying to piece together the motives behind the attacks and confronting Sir Clinton about his risky strategy. ### [The Forged Cheque](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xiv-the-forged-cheque) Accompanies Sir Clinton to the telephone and later to Whistlefield; is asked to wait while Sir Clinton interviews Stenness. ### [XVI: The Last Attack in the Maze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xvi-the-last-attack-in-the-maze) Present during the conversation; shows malice toward Ernest but is restrained by Sir Clinton's caution. ### [XVII: The Siege in the Maze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xvii-the-siege-in-the-maze) Participates in the siege, reflects on Ernest's hidden personality, and realizes the murderer's identity. ### [XVIII: The Truth of the Matter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/chapters/xviii-the-truth-of-the-matter) Interjects during Sir Clinton's explanation, questioning details. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters/wendover - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/murder_in_the_maze_se/characters