A Study in Scarlet · Character

Enoch J. Drebber

A smug Mormon elder's son who counts his father's mills and his seven wives as arguments for claiming a girl who wants nothing to do with him.

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Also known as Drebber, Mr. Drebber, a Mr. Drebber, Mr. Enoch J. Drebber, Enoch Drebber, Brother Drebber, young Drebber

First appearance: III: The Lauriston Gardens Mystery

As a supporting figure in A Study in Scarlet, Enoch J. Drebber is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The victim found dead at Lauriston Gardens, identified by cards in his pocket.

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With John Ferrier (rivalry): Enoch J. Drebber is a Mormon elder who relentlessly pressures John Ferrier to allow him to marry Lucy, creating intense antagonism. With Joseph Stangerson (professional): Enoch J. Drebber and Joseph Stangerson are fellow Mormon elders and co-conspirators in the persecution of the Ferrier family. With Jefferson Hope (rivalry): Enoch J. Drebber is the primary target of Jefferson Hope's vengeance, having ruined Hope's life by forcing Lucy into marriage.

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Utah Mormon Conflict
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Closing

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John Ferrier
rivalry · negative
Joseph Stangerson
professional · negative
Jefferson Hope
rivalry · negative
John Ferrier
rivalry · negative
Jefferson Hope
rivalry · negative

John Ferrier
Enoch J. Drebber is a Mormon elder who relentlessly pressures John Ferrier to allow him to marry Lucy, creating intense antagonism.
Joseph Stangerson
Enoch J. Drebber and Joseph Stangerson are fellow Mormon elders and co-conspirators in the persecution of the Ferrier family.
Jefferson Hope
Enoch J. Drebber is the primary target of Jefferson Hope's vengeance, having ruined Hope's life by forcing Lucy into marriage.
John Ferrier
Enoch J. Drebber is a Mormon elder who relentlessly pressures John Ferrier to allow him to marry Lucy, creating intense antagonism.
Jefferson Hope
Enoch J. Drebber is the primary target of Jefferson Hope's vengeance, having ruined Hope's life by forcing Lucy into marriage.

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Enoch J. Drebber appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Lauriston Gardens Mystery
The victim found dead at Lauriston Gardens, identified by cards in his pocket.
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Drebber's distorted face haunts Watson; his depravity is noted, but Watson acknowledges justice must be done.
II: The Flower of Utah
One of the four principal Elders who, along with Stangerson, receives a large land allotment.
III: John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet
Drebber's son is mentioned as one of the two potential husbands for Lucy, as proposed by Brigham Young.
IV: A Flight for Life
The other suitor who competes with Stangerson for Lucy, later involved in the pursuit.
The Avenging Angels
Marries Lucy Ferrier, later flees Utah with Stangerson; pursued by Hope across continents.
The Conclusion
Referenced as a victim in the newspaper account and in Holmes's reasoning.

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