# Sir Charles Wildman — The Poisoned Chocolates Case character guide > Sir Charles Wildman in The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Charles, Mr. Bradley, Bradley **First appearance:** 0001-the-poisoned-chocolates-case ## Who they are A barrister and member of the Crimes Circle who presents a theory about the case. ## Relationships ### [Roger Sheringham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/roger_sheringham) _professional_ Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case. ### [Mrs. Fielder-Flemming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/mrs_fielder_flemming) _professional_ Mrs. Fielder-Flemming and Sir Charles are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation. ### [Miss Dammers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/miss_dammers) _professional_ Miss Dammers and Sir Charles are fellow amateur detectives in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case. ### [Sir Eustace Pennefather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/sir_eustace_pennefather) _professional_ Sir Charles and Sir Eustace are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation. ### [Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/mr_ambrose_chitterwick) _professional_ Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick and Sir Charles are colleagues in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case. ### [Lady Pennefather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/lady_pennefather) _social_ Lady Pennefather and Sir Charles are acquaintances through the social circle of the Crimes Club and related gatherings. ### [Chief Inspector Moresby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/chief_inspector_moresby) _professional_ Chief Inspector Moresby and Sir Charles interact professionally as the official police investigator and an amateur detective. ### [Mr. Graham Bendix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/mr_graham_bendix) _professional_ Mr. Graham Bendix and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the murder investigation. ### [Miss Dammers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/miss_dammers) _professional_ Miss Dammers and Sir Charles are fellow amateur detectives in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the case. ### [Roger Sheringham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/roger_sheringham) _professional_ Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case. ### [Roger Sheringham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/roger_sheringham) _professional_ Roger and Sir Charles are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the investigation of the poisoned chocolates case. ### [Mrs. Fielder-Flemming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/mrs_fielder_flemming) _professional_ Mrs. Fielder-Flemming and Sir Charles are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation. ## In the story ### [The Poisoned Chocolates Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/the-poisoned-chocolates-case) Accuses Lady Pennefather of the crime during the discussion. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/v) Presents his theory on the Bendix poisoning case, using his legal skills and private investigation to build a case. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/vii) Reacted with outrage and indignation as Mrs. Fielder-Flemming's theory targets his daughter. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/viii) Accused by Mrs. Fielder-Flemming of murder; defends himself emotionally, admitting he opposed his daughter's marriage to Sir Eustace. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/x) Exchanges a glance with Mrs. Fielder-Flemming during Bradley's remarks. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xi) Engages in debate about public-school codes and circumstantial evidence, acknowledging Mr. Bradley's case against himself appears strong. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xiii) Expresses skepticism and engages with Roger's theory. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xiv) Accepts Mrs. Fielder-Flemming's apology graciously, having been previously accused. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xv) Asks Dammers if the murderer had an accomplice; comments on the 'horrid sepulchre' metaphor. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xvi) Expresses skepticism about the psychological evidence but ultimately congratulates Miss Dammers on her conclusive proof. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/chapters/xviii) Receives praise for pointing out the erasure on the notepaper, but his inferences are corrected. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters/sir_charles_wildman - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_poisoned_chocolates_case_se/characters