# Inspector Armadale — Mystery at Lynden Sands character guide > Inspector Armadale in Mystery at Lynden Sands by J. J. Connington. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Armadale **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-death-at-foxhills ## Snapshot The local inspector, methodical and a little grudging, he works the ground-level police routine while Sir Clinton reads what the marks really mean. ## Who they are Armadale arrives at the Foxhills cottage to find the body face down and no signs of struggle, and he is inclined to call it a stumble until Sir Clinton points out the sharp line on the dead man's wrist that no rounded gate-bar could make. He bristles at Rafford's jaunty manner and keeps Constable Sapcote on a short leash. His willingness to test his own forearm against the gate shows a professional pride that Sir Clinton can work with. ## Relationships ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective. ### [Mrs. Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mrs_fleetwood) _professional_ Inspector Armadale questions Mrs. Fleetwood as a potential witness in the case. ### [Nick Staveley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/nick_staveley) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interrogates Nick Staveley, a young man with a possible connection to the crime. ### [Mr. Billingford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_billingford) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interviews Mr. Billingford, a local businessman, regarding his possible involvement in the mystery. ### [Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mme_laurent_desrousseaux) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interrogates Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux about her movements and connections to the crime. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective. ### [Nick Staveley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/nick_staveley) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interrogates Nick Staveley, a young man with a possible connection to the crime. ### [Mrs. Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mrs_fleetwood) _professional_ Inspector Armadale questions Mrs. Fleetwood as a potential witness in the case. ### [Mr. Billingford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mr_billingford) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interviews Mr. Billingford, a local businessman, regarding his possible involvement in the mystery. ### [Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mme_laurent_desrousseaux) _professional_ Inspector Armadale interrogates Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux about her movements and connections to the crime. ### [Mrs. Fleetwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/mrs_fleetwood) _professional_ Inspector Armadale questions Mrs. Fleetwood as a potential witness in the case. ## In the story ### [II: A Bus-Driver's Holiday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/ii-a-bus-driver-s-holiday) Arrives to request Sir Clinton's help investigating the death of the Foxhills caretaker; reluctantly agrees to include Wendover. ### [III: The Police at the Caretaker’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/iii-the-police-at-the-caretaker-s) Assists Sir Clinton, retrieves the key to the drawer, and uses rubber gloves to handle the silver articles. ### [IV: What Happened in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/iv-what-happened-in-the-night) Provides police perspective, inferring that Peter Hay was tied to a chair and that multiple assailants were involved. ### [V: The Diary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/v-the-diary) Assists in the search, notes the missing silver items, and confirms the inkstand is in the sack. ### [VI: The Beach Tragedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/vi-the-beach-tragedy) Reports the new murder to Sir Clinton, describes his careful approach to the scene, and assists in examining the beach. ### [VII: The Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/vii-the-letter) Attempts to question the Fleetwoods but is thwarted by Stanley's demand for a lawyer; exults over the letter as a breakthrough. ### [VIII: The Colt Automatic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/viii-the-colt-automatic) Presents a detailed reconstruction of the murder, interrogates Derek Fordingbridge and Billingford, and is frustrated by their evasiveness. ### [IX: The Second Cartridge-Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/ix-the-second-cartridge-case) Mentioned as having taken his leave earlier; his list of suspects is referenced. ### [X: The Attack on the Australian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/x-the-attack-on-the-australian) Investigates the shooting and proposes that Mrs. Fleetwood may have mistaken Cargill for someone else. ### [XI: Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux’s Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xi-mme-laurent-desrousseaux-s-evidence) Takes notes during the interview and examines footprints. ### [XII: The Fordingbridge Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xii-the-fordingbridge-mystery) Defensive about his case, skeptical of Wendover's theories, and focused on tracking footprints and shoes. ### [XIII: Cressida's Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xiii-cressida-s-narrative) Takes notes during the interview and is gradually convinced by Wendover's alternative theory. ### [XIV: The Telegram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xiv-the-telegram) Receives a delayed telegram from Sir Clinton; admits Cressida Fleetwood has fled the hotel due to his bungling. ### [XVI: The Manhunt on the Beach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xvi-the-manhunt-on-the-beach) Reports confessions from Billingford and the other prisoner, and participates in the car chase. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters/inspector_armadale - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/characters