# Joan Chacewater — Tragedy at Ravensthorpe character guide > Joan Chacewater in Tragedy at Ravensthorpe by J. J. Connington. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Joan, Miss Joan Chacewater, Miss Joan, Miss Chacewater, young Chacewater, the Chacewater **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-fairy-houses ## Snapshot A young Chacewater whose fragmentary account of the murder morning makes her the first witness the police must weigh and doubt. ## Who they are Joan Chacewater is one of only two people at Ravensthorpe who claim to know anything definite about the killing, yet Michael Clifton warns that she really knows nothing to speak of. Her position inside the family gives her account weight the police cannot ignore, even as its gaps invite suspicion. Sir Clinton asks for her version before the valet's, a choice that signals how much the early case turns on what she did or did not see. ## Relationships ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _social_ Joan Chacewater has a cordial acquaintance with Sir Clinton Driffield, interacting frequently in the social setting of Ravensthorpe. ### [Michael Clifton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/michael_clifton) _romantic_ Joan Chacewater and Michael Clifton are involved in a romantic relationship, though it is complicated by the murder investigation. ### [Mr. Foss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_foss) _social_ Joan Chacewater and Mr. Foss have a polite social acquaintance, likely through local community events. ### [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater) _family_ Cecil and Joan Chacewater are sisters, with a supportive but sometimes competitive sibling relationship. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _social_ Joan Chacewater has a cordial acquaintance with Sir Clinton Driffield, interacting frequently in the social setting of Ravensthorpe. ### [Sir Clinton Driffield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield) _social_ Joan Chacewater has a cordial acquaintance with Sir Clinton Driffield, interacting frequently in the social setting of Ravensthorpe. ### [Michael Clifton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/michael_clifton) _romantic_ Joan Chacewater and Michael Clifton are involved in a romantic relationship, though it is complicated by the murder investigation. ### [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater) _family_ Cecil and Joan Chacewater are sisters, with a supportive but sometimes competitive sibling relationship. ### [Michael Clifton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/michael_clifton) _romantic_ Joan Chacewater and Michael Clifton are involved in a romantic relationship, though it is complicated by the murder investigation. ### [Mr. Foss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_foss) _social_ Joan Chacewater and Mr. Foss have a polite social acquaintance, likely through local community events. ### [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater) _family_ Cecil and Joan Chacewater are sisters, with a supportive but sometimes competitive sibling relationship. ### [Mr. Foss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_foss) _social_ Joan Chacewater and Mr. Foss have a polite social acquaintance, likely through local community events. ## In the story ### [I: The Fairy Houses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/i-the-fairy-houses) Mentioned as turning 21, organizing a masked ball, and corresponding with Sir Clinton abroad. ### [II: Mr. Polegate’s Sense of Humour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/ii-mr-polegate-s-sense-of-humour) Teases about aging and her relationship with Michael; organizes the ball program. ### [III: The Theft at the Masked Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/iii-the-theft-at-the-masked-ball) Dressed as Ariel; receives a birthday present from Sir Clinton; helps restore order after the theft. ### [VI: Mr. Foss's Explanation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/vi-mr-foss-s-explanation) Present during Foss's explanation and later questions the chase. ### [VIII: The Murder in the Museum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/viii-the-murder-in-the-museum) Provides a detailed account of the afternoon's events, including the conversation about the Medusa Medallions and the Muramasa sword. ### [IX: The Muramasa Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/ix-the-muramasa-sword) Provides information about the medallions and Maurice's knowledge; agrees to have her fingerprints taken. ### [XI: Underground Ravensthorpe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xi-underground-ravensthorpe) Provides information about Foss's chauffeur putting up the hood and working on the car, and helps Sir Clinton position his car for comparison. ### [XV: Sir Clinton’s Solution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xv-sir-clinton-s-solution) Offers whisky and soda to Sir Clinton and the Inspector, and interjects ironically when Sir Clinton mentions her involvement. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/joan_chacewater - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters