A Case of Identity

"A Case of Identity" was the second short story featuring Lord Darcy, published in 1964. It was also published in the collection Murder and Magic in 1979.

Plot
In the harbor of Cherbourg, a local man stumbles upon a patrol of armsmen and drops dead right in front of them. Soon after, Lord Darcy is sent to the city to investigate the disappearance of the Marquis of Cherbourg.

Cast of Characters

 * Armsman Jack
 * Armsman Robert
 * Jean, innkeeper of the Blue Dolphin
 * Paul Sarto
 * Lord Darcy
 * Richard, Duke of Normandy
 * The Bishop of Guernsey and Sark
 * The Marquis of Rouen
 * Master Sean O'Lochlainn
 * Elaine, Marquise of Cherbourg
 * Sir Gwiliam de Bracy, seneschal of Castle Cherbourg
 * Lord Seiger
 * Sir Androu Duglasse, Captain of the Marquis' Own Guard
 * Henri Vert, chief Master-at-Arms of the City of Cherbourg
 * Father Patrique
 * His Grace, tha Archbishop of York
 * Hugh, Marquis of Cherbourg
 * Captain Olsen
 * First Officer Ladislas
 * Sir James le Lein

Magic
The following magical spells and laws are shown in A Case of Identity


 * FitzGibbon test for post-mortem activation
 * Kaplan-Sheinwold test
 * Geas Theory
 * Jacoby transfer method