Mystery at Lynden Sands · Character
Nick Staveley
A friend of the Fordingbridges, implicated in the events.
supporting
Also known as Staveley, Nicholas Staveley, Monsieur Nicholas Staveley
First appearance: I: The Death at Foxhills
As a supporting figure in Mystery at Lynden Sands, Nick Staveley is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Identified as the victim; his body is found on Neptune's Seat, shot through the heart.
Nick Staveley appears in Mystery at Lynden Sands as supporting figure.
Nick Staveley first appears in 0000 i the death at foxhills.
With Inspector Armadale (professional): Inspector Armadale interrogates Nick Staveley, a young man with a possible connection to the crime. With Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux (romantic): Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux and Nick Staveley share a flirtatious and possibly clandestine romantic relationship. With Mrs. Fleetwood (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
- Professional
- Romantic
- 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
- Inspector Armadale
professional · negative
Inspector Armadale interrogates Nick Staveley, a young man with a possible connection to… How this plays out →
- Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux
romantic · positive
- Mrs. Fleetwood
family · ambivalent
- Inspector Armadale
professional · negative
Inspector Armadale interrogates Nick Staveley, a young man with a possible connection to… How this plays out →
- Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux
romantic · positive
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See Nick Staveley in I: The Death at FoxhillsIn the story
Nick Staveley appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: The Death at Foxhills
- VI: The Beach Tragedy
- IX: The Second Cartridge-Case
- XI: Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux’s Evidence
- XIII: Cressida's Narrative
- XVII: The Threads in the Case
Chapter companion notes
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See Nick Staveley in I: The Death at Foxhills