The Poisoned Chocolates Case · Character
Sir Eustace Pennefather
A retired police commissioner and member of the Crimes Circle who offers his own theory.
major
Also known as Sir Eustace
First appearance: the poisoned chocolates case
As a major figure in The Poisoned Chocolates Case, Sir Eustace Pennefather is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Gave the poisoned chocolates to Bendix; present during Bendix's collapse at the club.
Sir Eustace Pennefather appears in The Poisoned Chocolates Case as major figure.
Sir Eustace Pennefather first appears in 0001 the poisoned chocolates case.
With Miss Dammers (professional): Miss Dammers and Sir Eustace are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together to solve the mystery. With Sir Charles Wildman (professional): Sir Charles and Sir Eustace are fellow members of the Crimes Circle, working together on the murder investigation. With Mr. Graham Bendix (professional): Mr. Graham Bendix and Sir Eustace are colleagues in the Crimes Circle, collaborating on the murder case.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
Character groups
- Crimes Circle members
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Miss Dammers
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Miss Dammers and Sir Eustace are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together to… How this plays out →
- Sir Charles Wildman
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- Mr. Graham Bendix
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- Roger Sheringham
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- Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick
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- Mr. Ambrose Chitterwick
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- Sir Charles Wildman
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- Roger Sheringham
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- Miss Dammers
professional · positive
Miss Dammers and Sir Eustace are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together to… How this plays out →
- Roger Sheringham
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- Sir Charles Wildman
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- Miss Dammers
professional · positive
Miss Dammers and Sir Eustace are both members of the Crimes Circle, working together to… How this plays out →
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