Sir Clinton Driffield

Inspector Armadale

Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective.

Paul Fordingbridge

Paul Fordingbridge seeks Sir Clinton Driffield's help regarding his family's troubles and the unfolding mystery.

Mrs. Fleetwood

Mrs. Fleetwood is a local resident who interacts with Sir Clinton Driffield as a neighbor and acquaintance during the investigation.

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux is a sophisticated French visitor who engages in polite conversation with Sir Clinton Driffield.

Inspector Armadale

Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective.

Inspector Armadale

Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield collaborate closely on the investigation, with Driffield often acting as a consulting detective.

Paul Fordingbridge

Paul Fordingbridge seeks Sir Clinton Driffield's help regarding his family's troubles and the unfolding mystery.

Mrs. Fleetwood

Mrs. Fleetwood is a local resident who interacts with Sir Clinton Driffield as a neighbor and acquaintance during the investigation.

Paul Fordingbridge

Paul Fordingbridge seeks Sir Clinton Driffield's help regarding his family's troubles and the unfolding mystery.

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux is a sophisticated French visitor who engages in polite conversation with Sir Clinton Driffield.

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux

Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux is a sophisticated French visitor who engages in polite conversation with Sir Clinton Driffield.

Mrs. Fleetwood

Mrs. Fleetwood is a local resident who interacts with Sir Clinton Driffield as a neighbor and acquaintance during the investigation.

II: A Bus-Driver's Holiday

Plays golf with Stanley Fleetwood, observes Cressida and Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux, and agrees to assist Inspector Armadale on condition that Wendover joins.

III: The Police at the Caretaker’s

Leads the investigation, questions Constable Sapcote about Peter Hay's habits, and discovers the hidden silver.

IV: What Happened in the Night

Leads the discussion, proposing theories and questioning the others about the evidence.

V: The Diary

Leads the investigation at Foxhills, examines the house, and notes the significance of the missing diary.

VI: The Beach Tragedy

Awakened by Armadale, he quickly dresses and takes charge of the investigation, using wax casts to preserve footprints before the tide erases them.

VII: The Letter

Intervenes diplomatically during the questioning and later reveals the incriminating letter signed by Cressida.

VIII: The Colt Automatic

Observes Armadale's interrogation, criticizes Wendover's sympathy for the suspects, and notes the card-index in the cottage.

IX: The Second Cartridge-Case

Arranges identification of Staveley's body, questions Paul Fordingbridge, examines the second cartridge case, and attends the hotel dance.

X: The Attack on the Australian

Oversees beach digging, engages Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux, and later investigates Cargill's shooting.

XI: Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux’s Evidence

Listens to Wendover's theories and facilitates the interview with Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux.

XII: The Fordingbridge Mystery

Leads the investigation, insists on protecting Armadale from public ridicule, and hints at a deeper understanding of the footprints and Paul's disappearance.

XIII: Cressida's Narrative

Leads the examination of Cressida, takes control from Inspector Armadale, and reviews Staveley's letter.

XIV: The Telegram

Returns to direct the investigation; sends a telegram about defalcations, retrieves oars from a boat, and leads the search for Cressida.

XVI: The Manhunt on the Beach

Defends his secrecy policy, arranges the manhunt, and pursues the fugitive car, which sinks in quicksand.

XVII: The Threads in the Case

Delivers a detailed analysis of the case, explaining his investigative reasoning and the motives of various suspects.