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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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See Spratton in vi the nine possible solutions

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8 connections

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HAHassendeanIFInspector Flam…SCSir Clinton Dr…MAMarpleTCThe Chief Cons…SPSpratton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary Characters & Family
  • Main Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • 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