# Mr. Wendover — Mystery at Lynden Sands character guide

> Mr. Wendover in Mystery at Lynden Sands by J. J. Connington.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Wendover

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-death-at-foxhills

## Snapshot

Sir Clinton's blunt, skeptical squire, he supplies the common-sense objections that keep the chief constable's theories honest.

## Who they are

Wendover trails Sir Clinton through the investigation as friend, foil, and occasional conscience, grumbling at the beach-digging pantomime and pressing for what his companion actually expects to find. He watches the chief constable's courtship of Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux with open suspicion, wondering what Clinton sees in 'that vamp.' His distrust of smooth explanations makes him a useful barometer for readers weighing which witnesses can be believed.

## 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)

Sir Clinton's friend with a strained foot; interested in detective work and is included in the investigation at Sir Clinton's insistence.

### [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)

Observes the investigation, examines the silver, and is mildly teased by Sir Clinton.

### [IV: What Happened in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/iv-what-happened-in-the-night)

Offers his amateur analysis of the case, suggesting Peter Hay was tied up and died from a stroke during a struggle.

### [V: The Diary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/v-the-diary)

Accompanies Sir Clinton and observes the interactions between the Fordingbridges.

### [VI: The Beach Tragedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/vi-the-beach-tragedy)

Roused from bed by Armadale at Sir Clinton's request, he joins the investigation as a witness to the evidence gathering.

### [VII: The Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/vii-the-letter)

Observes the interrogation with growing sympathy for Cressida and distrust of Armadale; decides to remain as an impartial witness.

### [VIII: The Colt Automatic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/viii-the-colt-automatic)

Antagonistic toward Armadale, feels satisfaction at young Fleetwood's defiance, and compares Cressida to Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux.

### [IX: The Second Cartridge-Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/ix-the-second-cartridge-case)

Accompanies Sir Clinton and Paul Fordingbridge, comments on the Fordingbridge family, warns Cargill about the quicksand, and notes the significance of the second cartridge case.

### [X: The Attack on the Australian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/x-the-attack-on-the-australian)

Accompanies Sir Clinton, observes his interactions, and argues with Inspector Armadale over Mrs. Fleetwood's involvement.

### [XI: Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux’s Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xi-mme-laurent-desrousseaux-s-evidence)

Proposes alternative murder theories and questions Mme. Laurent-Desrousseaux.

### [XII: The Fordingbridge Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xii-the-fordingbridge-mystery)

Eager to see Armadale fail, but is persuaded by Sir Clinton to reveal the flaw in private; proposes a chloroform theory for Paul's disappearance.

### [XIII: Cressida's Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xiii-cressida-s-narrative)

Observes the interview and later presents his theory that Cressida's shot only stunned Staveley, not killed him.

### [XIV: The Telegram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xiv-the-telegram)

Feels isolated and avoids questions; reviews the case and suspects Paul Fordingbridge of orchestrating crimes to inherit the estate.

### [XVI: The Manhunt on the Beach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xvi-the-manhunt-on-the-beach)

Questions Sir Clinton about his deductions and is present during the chase.

### [XVII: The Threads in the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mystery_at_lynden_sands_se/chapters/xvii-the-threads-in-the-case)

Interjects with questions and comments, expressing surprise at Sir Clinton's suspicions of young Fleetwood.

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