Aurora Floyd · Character

Samuel Prodder

A bluff, warm-hearted sea captain who turns up at Felden Woods as Aurora's uncle, bringing salt air, plain speech, and a fierce protective loyalty to his brother's daughter.

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Also known as Mr. Prodder, Mr. Samuel Prodder, Prodder, Captain Prodder, Captain Samuel Prodder

First appearance: Captain Prodder

As a supporting figure in Aurora Floyd, Samuel Prodder is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Introduced as a broad-shouldered, bronzed merchant captain traveling from Liverpool to London to meet his niece Aurora.

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Captain Samuel Prodder belongs to the rougher, seafaring branch of the family that Archibald Floyd's wealth has left behind, and his arrival among the polished drawing-rooms is a collision of worlds. He adores Aurora without reservation and would defend her against any accuser, yet his very presence reminds society that the banker's daughter has origins it prefers to forget. His loyalty gives Aurora one of the few unconditional allies she has as suspicion begins to gather around her.

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Aurora Floyd
friendship · positive
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Talbot Bulstrode
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Lucy Floyd
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Eliza Prodder
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Eliza Floyd
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Talbot Bulstrode
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Aurora Floyd
friendship · positive
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Lucy Floyd
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Eliza Floyd
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Aurora Floyd
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Eliza Prodder
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Eliza Prodder
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Aurora Floyd
Samuel Prodder is a loyal friend and former servant of Aurora, who helps protect her from threats.
Talbot Bulstrode
Samuel Prodder interacts with Talbot as a former employee and later as an ally in investigating Aurora's past.
Lucy Floyd
Lucy Floyd and Samuel Prodder share a friendly rapport, with Samuel often assisting Lucy in matters concerning Aurora.
Eliza Prodder
Eliza Prodder is Samuel Prodder's mother, a supportive family member who shares his loyalty to Aurora.
Eliza Floyd
Eliza Floyd and Samuel Prodder are acquaintances through their connection to the Floyd household, with Eliza treating him kindly.
Talbot Bulstrode
Samuel Prodder interacts with Talbot as a former employee and later as an ally in investigating Aurora's past.
Aurora Floyd
Samuel Prodder is a loyal friend and former servant of Aurora, who helps protect her from threats.
Lucy Floyd
Lucy Floyd and Samuel Prodder share a friendly rapport, with Samuel often assisting Lucy in matters concerning Aurora.
Eliza Floyd
Eliza Floyd and Samuel Prodder are acquaintances through their connection to the Floyd household, with Eliza treating him kindly.
Aurora Floyd
Samuel Prodder is a loyal friend and former servant of Aurora, who helps protect her from threats.
Eliza Prodder
Eliza Prodder is Samuel Prodder's mother, a supportive family member who shares his loyalty to Aurora.
Eliza Prodder
Eliza Prodder is Samuel Prodder's mother, a supportive family member who shares his loyalty to Aurora.

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Captain Prodder
Introduced as a broad-shouldered, bronzed merchant captain traveling from Liverpool to London to meet his niece Aurora.
Captain Prodder Carries Bad News to His Niece's House
Arrives at Mellish Park to deliver bad news to his niece, but is turned away by a servant; later overhears Aurora arguing with a lame man in the woods and is alarmed by a pistol shot.
Captain Prodder Goes Back to Doncaster
Returns to Doncaster, tormented by fear of being forced to testify about Aurora's angry scene with Conyers. He seeks news of the inquest and confronts Stephen Hargraves about the incriminating note.
The Brass Button by Crosby, Birmingham
Stays at the Crooked Rabbit, learns about Conyers' past from Matthew Harrison, and burns with anger.
Talbot Bulstrode Makes Atonement for the Past
Assists Talbot in the capture, lashing Stephen with rope, and later runs to fetch help.

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