# Dr. Egon Orth — Ashenden character guide

> Dr. Egon Orth in Ashenden by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Orth

**First appearance:** 0011-x-the-traitor

## Who they are

A German spy posing as a dentist in Switzerland.

## In the story

### [Love and Russian Literature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashenden_se/chapters/xv-love-and-russian-literature)

A Czech exile and minister who assists Ashenden, arranging meetings with Professor Z. and acting as interpreter for Mr. Harrington.

### [XVI: Mr. Harrington’s Washing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ashenden_se/chapters/xvi-mr-harrington-s-washing)

Provides Anastasia's address to Ashenden; introduced to Mr. Harrington as a potential interpreter.

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