The Case with Nine Solutions · Character

Ronald Hassendean

A member of the Hassendean family with a role in the plot.

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Also known as young Hassendean, Mr. Ronald, Mr. Hassendean, old Hassendean, Ronald

First appearance: II: The House Next Door

Ronald Hassendean shows up with force in II: The House Next Door. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young man found dying in Ivy Lodge, shot twice in the lung; identified by Dr.

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In II: The House Next Door: The young man found dying in Ivy Lodge, shot twice in the lung; identified by Dr. Ringwood as the man who left with Mrs. Silverdale. Later, in III: Sir Clinton at Ivy Lodge: The victim; his…

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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II: The House Next Door
The young man found dying in Ivy Lodge, shot twice in the lung; identified by Dr. Ringwood as the man who left with Mrs. Silverdale.
III: Sir Clinton at Ivy Lodge
The victim; his body is identified via a season ticket found in his pocket.
IV: The Crime at Heatherfield
Mentioned as a possible dance partner for Mrs. Silverdale; his photograph is found among her possessions.
VIII: The Hassendean Journal
His journal reveals his engagement to Norma Hailsham, his infatuation with Mrs. Silverdale, and his mounting debts leading to a life insurance scheme.
IX: The Creditor
The murdered young man; his financial dealings with Spratton are the focus of Flamborough's visit.
XVIII: The Connecting Thread
Shot Yvonne Silverdale at the bungalow, ruining Markfield's plans.

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