# Parkes — The Ponson Case character guide

> Parkes in The Ponson Case by Freeman Wills Crofts.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Parkes

**First appearance:** 0000-i-mystery-at-luce-manor

## Who they are

A servant or employee at Luce Manor.

## Relationships

### [Sir William Ponson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/sir_william_ponson)

_professional_

Parkes is likely a servant or employee of Sir William, with interactions based on duty and service.

### [Sir William Ponson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ponson_case_se/characters/sir_william_ponson)

_professional_

Parkes is likely a servant or employee of Sir William, with interactions based on duty and service.

## In the story

### [Mystery at Luce Manor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ponson_case_se/chapters/i-mystery-at-luce-manor)

Butler at Luce Manor; discovers Sir William's absence, searches the house and grounds, and reports the missing boat.

### [III: Hoaxed?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ponson_case_se/chapters/iii-hoaxed)

The butler, present at the inquest, described as solemn and ponderous.

### [IV: Inspector Tanner Grows Suspicious](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ponson_case_se/chapters/iv-inspector-tanner-grows-suspicious)

Butler at Luce Manor; notices Sir William's sudden depression and seems uncomfortable when questioned about Austin.

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