# Sir Clinton Driffield — The Case with Nine Solutions character guide > Sir Clinton Driffield in The Case with Nine Solutions by J. J. Connington. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Clinton, Driffield, Sir Clinton **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-dying-man ## Who they are A Chief Constable who'd rather follow a devious clue than a straight one, he reads crimes the way other men read chessboards — several moves ahead. ## Relationships ### [Inspector Flamborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/inspector_flamborough) _professional_ Inspector Flamborough frequently collaborates with Sir Clinton Driffield on investigations, relying on his insights and authority. ### [Dr. Trevor Markfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/dr_trevor_markfield) _friendship_ Markfield and Driffield share a mutual respect and friendly rapport, often discussing the case as equals. ### [Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/silverdale) _rivalry_ Silverdale and Driffield are often at odds, with Silverdale possibly being a suspect or antagonist in the investigation. ### [Dr. Ringwood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/dr_ringwood) _professional_ Dr. Ringwood provides medical or scientific consultation to Driffield, maintaining a formal colleague relationship. ### [Avice Deepcar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/avice_deepcar) _romantic_ Avice Deepcar and Sir Clinton Driffield share a romantic tension or past attachment, hinted by their frequent and personal interactions. ### [The Chief Constable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/the_chief_constable) _professional_ Driffield coordinates with the Chief Constable as a senior figure in the investigation, sharing information and strategy. ### [Yvonne Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/yvonne_silverdale) _social_ Sir Clinton Driffield and Yvonne Silverdale are acquaintances, possibly through social circles or the investigation. ### [Whalley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/whalley) _professional_ Whalley may be a subordinate or assistant to Driffield, assisting with investigative tasks. ### [Hassendean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/hassendean) _rivalry_ Hassendean and Driffield are adversaries, possibly with Hassendean being a suspect or opposing figure in the case. ### [Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/justice) _professional_ Justice is likely a legal figure (e.g., magistrate or judge) who works with Driffield on the case. ### [Mr. Renard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/mr_renard) _rivalry_ Mr. Renard is an antagonist or competitor to Driffield, possibly involved in the crime or a conflicting interest. ### [Inspector Flamborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/characters/inspector_flamborough) _professional_ Inspector Flamborough frequently collaborates with Sir Clinton Driffield on investigations, relying on his insights and authority. ## In the story ### [I: The Dying Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/i-the-dying-man) The Chief Constable, whom Ringwood recalls and plans to contact about the murder. ### [II: The House Next Door](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/ii-the-house-next-door) The Chief Constable who receives Dr. Ringwood's phone call about the murder and agrees to come to Ivy Lodge. ### [III: Sir Clinton at Ivy Lodge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/iii-sir-clinton-at-ivy-lodge) Arrives at Ivy Lodge with Inspector Flamborough, takes charge of the investigation, and interviews the Hassendeans. ### [IV: The Crime at Heatherfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/iv-the-crime-at-heatherfield) Leads the investigation, forces entry into Heatherfield, examines the murder scene and Mrs. Silverdale's belongings. ### [V: The Bungalow Tragedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/v-the-bungalow-tragedy) Receives the telegram from 'Justice' and leads the investigation to the bungalow, discovering the body. ### [VI: The Nine Possible Solutions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/vi-the-nine-possible-solutions) Leads the analysis of the nine possible solutions, reviews evidence, and decides to accompany Flamborough to interview Dr. Silverdale. ### [VII: The Fly in the Amber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/vii-the-fly-in-the-amber) Accompanies Inspector Flamborough to the Croft-Thornton Institute, leads the investigation, and later discusses inferences with Flamborough. ### [VIII: The Hassendean Journal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/viii-the-hassendean-journal) Reviews Hassendean's journal with Flamborough, discusses Silverdale's alibi and the mixed melting-point test. ### [X: Information Received](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/x-information-received) Leads the investigation, identifies the poison as hyoscine before Markfield confirms it, and interviews Miss Hailsham. ### [XI: The Code Advertisement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xi-the-code-advertisement) Receives and analyzes the coded advertisement from Mr. Justice; engages in logical deduction with Flamborough to narrow down possible solutions. ### [XII: The Silverdale Wills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xii-the-silverdale-wills) Listens to Renard's story and discusses motives for murder with Flamborough, cautioning against being swayed by the latest evidence. ### [XIII: The Murder of the Informer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xiii-the-murder-of-the-informer) Receives news of Whalley's murder, analyzes the tourniquet, and discusses theories with Flamborough. ### [XIV: The Jacket](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xiv-the-jacket) Present during the interrogation at the Croft-Thornton Institute; his expression indicates a rising opinion of Markfield. ### [XV: Sir Clinton’s Double](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xv-sir-clinton-s-double) Chief Constable who remains calm about Silverdale's arrest and deduces the impostor's identity. ### [XVI: Written Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xvi-written-evidence) Leads the analysis of the photographic evidence, notices subtle anomalies in the handwriting, and devises a plan to contact Dr. Markfield. ### [Mr. Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xvii-mr-justice) Leads the confrontation with Markfield, revealing detailed knowledge of the crimes and Markfield's relationship with Yvonne Silverdale. ### [XVIII: The Connecting Thread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xviii-the-connecting-thread) Interrogates Markfield and reveals the evidence that led to his capture, including the signet ring and forged address. ### [Excerpts from Sir Clinton’s Notebook](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_case_with_nine_solutions_se/chapters/xix-excerpts-from-sir-clinton-s-notebook) Author of the notebook; analyzes evidence and develops hypotheses about the murders. ## 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