Miles Bredon

Mr. Brinkman

Miles Bredon, as an investigator, interacts frequently with Mr. Brinkman, likely a key figure in the case or employer.

Angela Bredon

Angela and Miles Bredon are married, sharing a close familial bond and likely working together on the investigation.

Mr. Leyland

Miles Bredon and Mr. Leyland interact frequently in a professional capacity, likely as investigator and subject or colleague.

Mr. Mottram

Miles Bredon and Mr. Mottram interact in a professional context, likely related to the investigation or business matters.

Mr. Pulteney

Miles Bredon and Mr. Pulteney have a professional relationship, possibly as investigator and suspect or colleague.

Mr. Eames

Miles Bredon and Mr. Eames interact professionally, likely as investigator and subject or colleague.

Mr. Brinkman

Miles Bredon, as an investigator, interacts frequently with Mr. Brinkman, likely a key figure in the case or employer.

Angela Bredon

Angela and Miles Bredon are married, sharing a close familial bond and likely working together on the investigation.

Mr. Mottram

Miles Bredon and Mr. Mottram interact in a professional context, likely related to the investigation or business matters.

Mr. Leyland

Miles Bredon and Mr. Leyland interact frequently in a professional capacity, likely as investigator and subject or colleague.

Mr. Leyland

Miles Bredon and Mr. Leyland interact frequently in a professional capacity, likely as investigator and subject or colleague.

Mr. Pulteney

Miles Bredon and Mr. Pulteney have a professional relationship, possibly as investigator and suspect or colleague.

The Three Taps

Arrives at Chilthorpe to investigate Mottram's death.

II: The Detective Malgré Lui

Introduced as the Indescribable's private detective, a large, good-humoured, slightly lethargic man in his early thirties. He is playing patience when the call comes in, and he correctly interprets Angela's phone conversation.

III: At the Load of Mischief

Arrives at the Load of Mischief with Angela; his spirits have risen after receiving a letter from the company about Mottram's offer. He is irritated by the generic inn atmosphere and examines the visitors' book, noting the anomaly in Mottram's signature.

IV: The Bedroom

Arrives at the inn with Angela, meets Inspector Leyland, and examines the death scene, debating the nature of Mottram's death.

V: Supper, and Mr. Brinkman

Questions Brinkman about Mottram's death, the locked room, and the insurance claim.

VI: An Ear at the Keyhole

Debates suicide theory with Angela, examines door, suspects eavesdropper, warns Leyland.

VII: From Leyland’s Notebook

Referenced as the one Leyland bet with and whose views on suicide he seeks to counter; his suggestion about the match is dismissed.

VIII: The Bishop at Home

Visits the Bishop of Pullford under the alias Mr. Brendan to investigate Mottram's death.

IX: The Late Rector of Hipley

Dines with the Bishop and clergy, learns about Mottram's will and Eames's past, visits Mottram's house.

X: The Bet Doubled

Doubles the bet with Leyland and presents his theory that Simmonds murdered Mottram to inherit the Euthanasia money.

XI: The Generalship of Angela

Enlists Angela's help to investigate the cigarette brand; participates in the blindfold tasting game as part of the plan.

XII: The Makings of a Trap

Bredon is uneasy about the deceptive trap they plan to set for Brinkman, but agrees to help Leyland.

XIII: A Morning with the Haberdasher

Stages a conversation with Leyland for Brinkman's benefit, then visits Simmonds's shop to observe him.

XIV: Bredon Is Taken for a Walk

Returns from shopping and discusses his failed interrogation of Simmonds; later accepts Brinkman's invitation for a walk, hoping for a disclosure.

XV: A Scrap of Paper

Discusses the burnt will fragment with Leyland, theorizing that Simmonds burned it after murdering Mottram. Reveals Angela told him Simmonds knew about the codicil.

XVI: A Visitor from Pullford

Greets Eames, discusses the will and his theory of double bluff with Angela.

XVII: Mysterious Behaviour of the Old Gentleman

Investigates the eavesdropper with Angela and Eames, suspects Pulteney.

XVIII: The Barmaid Is Brought to Book

Deduces that Emmeline's story was fabricated and that Brinkman is now the prime suspect.

XIX: How Leyland Spent the Evening

Plays patience at his window as lookout, refusing to join the cinema party.

XX: How Bredon Spent the Evening

Plays patience by the window, keeps watch, retrieves blown cards, and has a breakthrough in the detective mystery.

XXII: At a Standstill

Defends his theory and admits to possibly tipping off Brinkman by retrieving his fallen cards from the street.

XXIII: Leyland’s Account of It All

Listens to Leyland's account and points out a critical flaw regarding the gas tap marks.

XXIV: Mottram’s Account of It All

Deduces that Mottram's suicide letter was copied, and concludes the death was an accident, not suicide.

XXV: Bredon's Account of It All

Reveals the solution to the mystery, explaining the accident and Brinkman's role.