# Doctor Leonard — The Clue character guide

> Doctor Leonard in The Clue by Carolyn Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doctor Leonard, Leonard

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-suicide-or

## Who they are

Another physician involved in the investigation.

## In the story

### [Suicide or ⸻?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_se/chapters/iv-suicide-or)

County physician who pronounces it suicide based on the note, dismisses doubts, and advises everyone to go home.

### [A Case for the Coroner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clue_se/chapters/v-a-case-for-the-coroner)

Argues for suicide, citing Madeleine's physical strength and the written confession; opposes a coroner's inquest.

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