Mystery at Lynden Sands · Character
Mrs. Fleetwood
Cressida's mother, a widow with a troubled past.
supporting
Also known as Fleetwood
First appearance: i the death at foxhills
As a supporting figure in Mystery at Lynden Sands, Mrs. Fleetwood is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as being rescued; her legal marriage to young Fleetwood is discussed.
Mrs. Fleetwood appears in Mystery at Lynden Sands as supporting figure.
Mrs. Fleetwood first appears in 0000 i the death at foxhills.
With Sir Clinton Driffield (social): Mrs. Fleetwood is a local resident who interacts with Sir Clinton Driffield as a neighbor and acquaintance during the investigation. With Inspector Armadale (professional): Inspector Armadale questions Mrs. Fleetwood as a potential witness in the case. With Nick Staveley (family): Mrs. Fleetwood is Nick Staveley's mother, and she is protective but often exasperated by his behavior.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Primary suspects and investigators
- Secondary characters and background
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Sir Clinton Driffield
social · positive
- Inspector Armadale
professional · ambivalent
- Nick Staveley
family · ambivalent
- Sir Clinton Driffield
social · positive
- Inspector Armadale
professional · ambivalent
- Inspector Armadale
professional · ambivalent
- Sir Clinton Driffield
social · positive
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See Mrs. Fleetwood in i the death at foxhillsIn the story
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See Mrs. Fleetwood in i the death at foxhills