Sir Charles Wildman

Roger Sheringham

Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case.

Mrs. Fielder-Flemming

Mrs. Fielder-Flemming and Sir Charles are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation.

Miss Dammers

Miss Dammers and Sir Charles are fellow amateur detectives in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case.

Sir Eustace Pennefather

Sir Charles and Sir Eustace are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation.

Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick

Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick and Sir Charles are colleagues in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case.

Lady Pennefather

Lady Pennefather and Sir Charles are acquaintances through the social circle of the Crimes Club and related gatherings.

Chief Inspector Moresby

Chief Inspector Moresby and Sir Charles interact professionally as the official police investigator and an amateur detective.

Mr. Graham Bendix

Mr. Graham Bendix and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the murder investigation.

Miss Dammers

Miss Dammers and Sir Charles are fellow amateur detectives in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case.

Roger Sheringham

Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case.

Roger Sheringham

Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case.

Mrs. Fielder-Flemming

Mrs. Fielder-Flemming and Sir Charles are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation.

The Poisoned Chocolates Case

Accuses Lady Pennefather of the crime during the discussion.

IV

Drawn first to present his theory. Shares his opinion of Sir Eustace Pennefather and reveals he introduced Sir Eustace to Mrs. Bendix at a first night.

V

Presents his theory on the Bendix poisoning case, using his legal skills and private investigation to build a case.

VI

Presents his theory accusing Lady Pennefather of murder, using the Marie Lafarge case as a parallel and claiming to have destroyed her alibi via maid impersonation.

VII

Reacted with outrage and indignation as Mrs. Fielder-Flemming's theory targets his daughter.

VIII

Accused by Mrs. Fielder-Flemming of murder; defends himself emotionally, admitting he opposed his daughter's marriage to Sir Eustace.

Chapter X

Exchanges a glance with Mrs. Fielder-Flemming during Bradley's remarks.

XI

Engages in debate about public-school codes and circumstantial evidence, acknowledging Mr. Bradley's case against himself appears strong.

XIII

Expresses skepticism and engages with Roger's theory.

XIV

Accepts Mrs. Fielder-Flemming's apology graciously, having been previously accused.

XV

Asks Dammers if the murderer had an accomplice; comments on the 'horrid sepulchre' metaphor.

XVI

Expresses skepticism about the psychological evidence but ultimately congratulates Miss Dammers on her conclusive proof.

XVIII

Receives praise for pointing out the erasure on the notepaper, but his inferences are corrected.