Hubert Lytcham Roche

In the short story The Second Gong, Hubert Lytcham Roche is the wealthy owner of Lytcham Close. He and his wife are the adoptive parents of Diana Cleves.

Hubert is found dead in his study. At first it is believed that he has committed suicide. According to Hercule Poirot, Mr Lytcham Roche has manie de grandeur and therefore would not take his own life.