The Case with Nine Solutions · Character
Spratton
A minor character who appears in connection with the investigation.
minor
Also known as Mr. Spratton
First appearance: vi the nine possible solutions
Spratton shows up with force in IX: The Creditor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The moneylender who lent money to Ronald Hassendean; Flamborough notes a resemblance to Sir Clinton Driffield.
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In IX: The Creditor: The moneylender who lent money to Ronald Hassendean; Flamborough notes a resemblance to Sir Clinton Driffield. Later, in XII: The Silverdale Wills: Mentioned as having a motive: if Hassendean's…
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- Other
Character groups
- Secondary Characters & Family
- Main Investigation Team
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the psychological peak of Sir Clinton’s confrontati…
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See Spratton in vi the nine possible solutions