# Sir Clinton Driffield — Tragedy at Ravensthorpe character guide > Sir Clinton Driffield in Tragedy at Ravensthorpe by J. J. Connington. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Clinton, Sir Clinton Driffield, V Sir Clinton, the Sir Clinton with whom he was acquainted, Suddenly Sir Clinton, Evidently Sir Clinton, Sir Clinton's **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-fairy-houses ## Snapshot The Chief Constable who takes a personal hand in the Ravensthorpe murder, reading a killing and a theft as two halves of one design. ## Who they are Sir Clinton Driffield is the senior police mind called to Ravensthorpe when an American agent is found shot in the museum, and he arrives already suspecting the crime is Part II of an older affair. He keeps his theories sealed behind a courteous, unhurried manner, refusing to let Inspector Armadale rush at witnesses before the ground has been surveyed. His habit of noticing what others overlook—a nickname, a pair of shoes—makes him the quiet engine of the investigation. ## Relationships ### [Inspector Armadale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/inspector_armadale) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield work closely together on the investigation, with Armadale often deferring to Driffield's insights. ### [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater) _romantic_ Cecil Chacewater is romantically interested in Sir Clinton Driffield, though the feeling may not be fully reciprocated. ### [Joan Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/joan_chacewater) _social_ Joan Chacewater has a cordial acquaintance with Sir Clinton Driffield, interacting frequently in the social setting of Ravensthorpe. ### [Mr. Foss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mr_foss) _professional_ Mr. Foss, as a local solicitor, has professional dealings with Sir Clinton Driffield regarding legal matters. ### [Michael Clifton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/michael_clifton) _rivalry_ Michael Clifton is a suspect and antagonist to Sir Clinton Driffield, creating tension and opposition during the investigation. ### [Tommy Marden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/tommy_marden) _professional_ Sir Clinton Driffield interviews and interacts with Tommy Marden as part of the murder investigation. ### [Maurice Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/maurice_chacewater) _rivalry_ Maurice Chacewater is hostile toward Sir Clinton Driffield, possibly due to suspicion or personal animosity. ### [Foxy Polegate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/foxy_polegate) _professional_ Foxy Polegate, a local constable, assists Sir Clinton Driffield with routine police work. ### [Mold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/mold) _professional_ Mold, likely a servant or groundskeeper, interacts with Sir Clinton Driffield in a subordinate professional capacity. ### [Inspector Armadale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/inspector_armadale) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield work closely together on the investigation, with Armadale often deferring to Driffield's insights. ### [Inspector Armadale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/inspector_armadale) _professional_ Inspector Armadale and Sir Clinton Driffield work closely together on the investigation, with Armadale often deferring to Driffield's insights. ### [Cecil Chacewater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/cecil_chacewater) _romantic_ Cecil Chacewater is romantically interested in Sir Clinton Driffield, though the feeling may not be fully reciprocated. ## In the story ### [I: The Fairy Houses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/i-the-fairy-houses) New Chief Constable, walking with Cecil and learning about Ravensthorpe's traditions. ### [III: The Theft at the Masked Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/iii-the-theft-at-the-masked-ball) Disguised as Prospero at the masked ball; gives Joan a diamond star; investigates the theft and injures his ankle chasing the suspect. ### [VI: Mr. Foss's Explanation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/vi-mr-foss-s-explanation) Listens to Foss's account and investigates the theft. ### [VII: What Was in the Lake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/vii-what-was-in-the-lake) Leads the investigation, questions Armadale's theory, and observes the lake drag. ### [VIII: The Murder in the Museum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/viii-the-murder-in-the-museum) Leads the investigation, interviews Joan and Marden, and maintains a calm, methodical demeanor. ### [IX: The Muramasa Sword](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/ix-the-muramasa-sword) Leads the investigation, examines bloodstains and floor marks, deduces Marden's movements, and plans fingerprinting and safe opening. ### [X: The Shot in the Clearing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/x-the-shot-in-the-clearing) Leads the investigation, reviews fingerprint evidence, and reveals the Kessock cable and Otophone discovery. ### [XI: Underground Ravensthorpe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xi-underground-ravensthorpe) Leads the investigation, reveals Foss's criminal past, tests the museum door for visibility and sound, and confronts Cecil about the secret passage. ### [XII: Chuchundra's Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xii-chuchundra-s-body) Leads the investigation, deduces the body was moved, and plans a secret nighttime operation. ### [XIII: The Otophone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xiii-the-otophone) Leads the raid, uses the otophone to open the safe, and devises a deceptive trap. ### [XIV: The Second Chase in the Woods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xiv-the-second-chase-in-the-woods) Leads the second chase, orchestrates the police cordon, and deduces Marden's murder. Shows strategic thinking and a desire to protect the women from further shock. ### [XV: Sir Clinton’s Solution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/chapters/xv-sir-clinton-s-solution) Presents his full solution to the crime, explaining the logic behind the theft of replicas and the subsequent events. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters/sir_clinton_driffield - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tragedy_at_ravensthorpe_se/characters