# Enoch J. Drebber — A Study in Scarlet character guide

> Enoch J. Drebber in A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** supporting

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

**First appearance:** 0003-iii-the-lauriston-gardens-mystery

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier)

_rivalry_

Enoch J. Drebber is a Mormon elder who relentlessly pressures John Ferrier to allow him to marry Lucy, creating intense antagonism.

### [Joseph Stangerson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/joseph_stangerson)

_professional_

Enoch J. Drebber and Joseph Stangerson are fellow Mormon elders and co-conspirators in the persecution of the Ferrier family.

### [Jefferson Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/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.

### [John Ferrier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/john_ferrier)

_rivalry_

Enoch J. Drebber is a Mormon elder who relentlessly pressures John Ferrier to allow him to marry Lucy, creating intense antagonism.

### [Jefferson Hope](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/characters/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.

## In the story

### [III: The Lauriston Gardens Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/iii-the-lauriston-gardens-mystery)

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

### [Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/v-our-advertisement-brings-a-visitor)

Drebber's distorted face haunts Watson; his depravity is noted, but Watson acknowledges justice must be done.

### [II: The Flower of Utah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/iv-a-flight-for-life)

The other suitor who competes with Stangerson for Lucy, later involved in the pursuit.

### [The Avenging Angels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/v-the-avenging-angels)

Marries Lucy Ferrier, later flees Utah with Stangerson; pursued by Hope across continents.

### [The Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_study_in_scarlet_se/chapters/vii-the-conclusion)

Referenced as a victim in the newspaper account and in Holmes's reasoning.

## Links

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