The Cheyne Mystery · Character

James Dangle

An elderly member of the Dangle household.

minor

Also known as James, old James, Mr. James Dangle

First appearance: VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue

James Dangle's tie to Maxwell Cheyne is one of the pressures that moves The Cheyne Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Helps by finding a ladder to enter the house, notifying the police, and relaying messages.

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With Maxwell Cheyne (family): James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne through family ties. With Maxwell Cheyne (family): James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne through family ties. With Maxwell Cheyne (family): James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne through family ties.

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See James Dangle in VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue

Character Web

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Relationship types

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Character groups

Core Investigation Team
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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

Cheyne reaches his emotional peak here, choking with rage and nearly attacking Dangle, but is forced into utte…

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Maxwell Cheyne
family · positive
James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne… How this plays out →
Maxwell Cheyne
family · positive
James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne… How this plays out →
Maxwell Cheyne
family · positive
James Dangle is likely a relative of Susan Dangle, and thus connected to Maxwell Cheyne… How this plays out →

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See James Dangle in VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue

In the story

James Dangle appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: Burglary!
Helps by finding a ladder to enter the house, notifying the police, and relaying messages.
VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue
Identified as the man previously known as Price; he orchestrates the photographing of the document.
A Council of War
Referred to as the fabricator of the Hull barony story; Cheyne attempts to trace him through the furniture removal firm but fails.
XI: Otto Schulz's Secret
Dangle approaches Cheyne with a proposal to join the gang, reveals Joan's injury and relocation, and tells the true story of Arnold Price and the secret.
XIV: The Clue of the Clay-Marked Shoe
Susan's brother, living at Laurel Lodge; suspected by Speedwell of being part of the conspiracy.
A Tale of Two Cities
The subject of French's investigation; French seeks to learn his secret by tracing the hotel bill.

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See James Dangle in VI: The House in Hopefield Avenue

See James Dangle in II: Burglary!