The Greene Murder Case · Character

Sproot

The Greene mansion's elderly butler, whose expressionless composure and watchful silence make him a fixture the family barely notices and the investigation cannot ignore.

supporting

Also known as old Sproot, Mr. Sproot

First appearance: At the Greene Mansion

As a supporting figure in The Greene Murder Case, Sproot is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The elderly butler who admits the party with silent dignity.

In the storyAt the Greene MansionOpen this moment free

See Sproot in At the Greene Mansion Book page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

In At the Greene Mansion: The elderly butler who admits the party with silent dignity. Later, in IV: The Missing Revolver: The butler recounts hearing shots and discovering Ada Greene, displaying a stoic and…

Continue beside the text

The fuller portrait of Sproot sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.

See Sproot in At the Greene Mansion

Character Web

20 connections

A slice of how Sproot sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

Relationship types

Other

Character groups

Greene Family & Investigators
Secondary Witnesses & Officials
Protagonist

+15 more in the full Character Web

Open in reader

Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it delivers the long-dreaded attack on Ada, the last surviving…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

In the story

Sproot appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

At the Greene Mansion
The elderly butler who admits the party with silent dignity.
IV: The Missing Revolver
The butler recounts hearing shots and discovering Ada Greene, displaying a stoic and philosophical demeanor.
Vance Argues the Case
Noted for his multilingual reading of Martial during the crime and his inexplicable failure to encounter anyone while responding to the shots.
IX: The Three Bullets
The butler who remains composed and evasive when questioned about the night's events.
XIV: Footprints on the Carpet
Reports hearing the shot and finding Rex's body; questioned about his morning errand and the household events.
The Lost Poisons
Mentioned as having heard the shot that killed Rex Greene from the butler's pantry downstairs.
XIX: Sherry and Paralysis
Mentioned as not having lit the lamps, contributing to the gloomy atmosphere.
XX: The Fourth Tragedy
Sproot discovers Ada poisoned, pulls down the signal curtains, and admits Doctor Drumm. He is questioned about the events surrounding the poisoning.
A Mysterious Trip
Questioned by Vance about Sibella's phone call and the open window in Ada's room on the night of the shooting.
XXV: The Capture
Admits Vance and the others to the Greene mansion, reports the sisters are out motoring.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for Sproot unlock in the free preview.

See Sproot in At the Greene Mansion