# Alfred Inglethorp — The Mysterious Affair at Styles character guide

> Alfred Inglethorp in The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Inglethorp, Alfred, Mr. Alfred Inglethorp

**First appearance:** 0002-i-i-go-to-styles

## Who they are

Emily's much younger husband, a bearded, spectacle-wearing outsider whose evasions and mysterious absences make him the household's favorite suspect.

## Relationships

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_rivalry_

Alfred is the prime suspect in his wife's murder, and Poirot actively works to expose his guilt.

### [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp)

_family_

Alfred is Emily's much younger husband, and their marriage is marked by suspicion and financial manipulation.

### [Evelyn Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/evelyn_howard)

_rivalry_

Evelyn openly despises Alfred, accusing him of being a fortune hunter and suspecting him of murder.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_rivalry_

Alfred is the prime suspect in his wife's murder, and Poirot actively works to expose his guilt.

### [Evelyn Howard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/evelyn_howard)

_rivalry_

Evelyn openly despises Alfred, accusing him of being a fortune hunter and suspecting him of murder.

### [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp)

_family_

Alfred is Emily's much younger husband, and their marriage is marked by suspicion and financial manipulation.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_rivalry_

Alfred is the prime suspect in his wife's murder, and Poirot actively works to expose his guilt.

## In the story

### [The Mysterious Affair at Styles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles)

Mrs. Inglethorp's new husband, viewed with suspicion by the family.

### [I: I Go to Styles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/i-i-go-to-styles)

Mrs. Inglethorp's new husband, viewed by John as a fortune-hunting outsider.

### [The 16th and 17th of July](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/ii-the-16th-and-17th-of-july)

Unusually quiet after the row; brings Mrs. Inglethorp her coffee; later leaves with Dr. Bauerstein.

### [IV: Poirot Investigates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/iv-poirot-investigates)

Inglethorp is encountered by Hastings near the lodge, claiming he stayed at Denby's and only just heard the news. Poirot later examines his locked desk and finds a crumpled envelope.

### [It Isn't Strychnine, Is It?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/v-it-isn-t-strychnine-is-it)

Returns to Styles; acts the bereaved widower; suspected by the family.

### [VI: The Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/vi-the-inquest)

Denies purchasing strychnine, claims he was out walking, and suggests his wife mistook Dr. Bauerstein for him.

### [VII: Poirot Pays His Debts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/vii-poirot-pays-his-debts)

Present at the gathering, remains silent about his whereabouts at six o'clock, and is confronted by Poirot about being suspected of poisoning his wife.

### [Fresh Suspicions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/viii-fresh-suspicions)

Provides an alibi that clears him of suspicion; plans to leave Styles for the Stylites Arms; expresses relief at avoiding arrest.

### [XI: The Case for the Prosecution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/xi-the-case-for-the-prosecution)

Mentioned as having an unimpeachable alibi; the prosecution attempted to frame him.

## Links

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