# Colonel Melrose — The Secret of Chimneys character guide

> Colonel Melrose in The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melrose

**First appearance:** 0012-xi-superintendent-battle-arrives

## Who they are

The Chief Constable of the county.

## In the story

### [XI: Superintendent Battle Arrives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xi-superintendent-battle-arrives)

Chief Constable present during the briefing; engages Battle in discussion about the case.

### [XII: Anthony Tells His Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xii-anthony-tells-his-story)

Chief Constable present during the interrogation.

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