# Mr. Coleman — At the Back of the North Wind character guide

> Mr. Coleman in At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0019-xx-diamond-learns-to-read

## Who they are

Miss Coleman's father, a supportive figure in Diamond's life.

## Relationships

### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond)

_social_

Mr. Coleman is Miss Coleman's father and a kind neighbor who interacts politely with Diamond.

### [Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/characters/diamond)

_social_

Mr. Coleman is Miss Coleman's father and a kind neighbor who interacts politely with Diamond.

## In the story

### [XII: Who Met Diamond at Sandwich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind_se/chapters/xii-who-met-diamond-at-sandwich)

Loses his fortune and ship due to dishonest speculation; forced to move his family to a small house in Hoxton.

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