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Ellis

A name that surfaces in the thieves' quarrel and in the shadows of the quarry, tied to a partnership gone sour and a secret worth killing for.

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Also known as Miss Ellis, Fetch Ellis, Hanbury Ellis

First appearance: Blind Corner

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Ellis is the man whose furious voice wakes Mansel on the roadside, demanding a share of a secret after seven years in prison. His grievance against his former partner — the cool man who claims the secret is his alone —…

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Character Web

12 connections

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Professional
Social
Other

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Protagonist
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Setup
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Breaking point

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Relationships

Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Rose Noble
social · ambivalent
Job
professional · neutral
Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Rose Noble
social · ambivalent
Jonathan Mansel
professional · ambivalent
Job
professional · neutral
Job
professional · neutral

Jonathan Mansel
Ellis serves as Jonathan's loyal but increasingly conflicted assistant, bound by duty yet troubled by Jonathan's choices.
Rose Noble
Ellis and Rose are polite acquaintances, but Ellis keeps a respectful distance due to his position and Jonathan's involvement.
Job
Ellis and Job are both servants in the same household, sharing a sense of duty but rarely interacting beyond work.
Jonathan Mansel
Ellis serves as Jonathan's loyal but increasingly conflicted assistant, bound by duty yet troubled by Jonathan's choices.
Rose Noble
Ellis and Rose are polite acquaintances, but Ellis keeps a respectful distance due to his position and Jonathan's involvement.
Jonathan Mansel
Ellis serves as Jonathan's loyal but increasingly conflicted assistant, bound by duty yet troubled by Jonathan's choices.
Job
Ellis and Job are both servants in the same household, sharing a sense of duty but rarely interacting beyond work.
Job
Ellis and Job are both servants in the same household, sharing a sense of duty but rarely interacting beyond work.

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In the story

Ellis appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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Antagonist who is overheard plotting and later forestalls the group at Wagensburg.
I: The Well-Digger’s Statement
One of the men overheard arguing; a former partner of the other man, with a criminal past and dangerous reputation.
II: The Way to Wagensburg
Seen by Chandos in London; suspected of tracking them, later confirmed to have followed Chandos.
III: The Battle with the Springs
The antagonist who holds an option on Wagensburg, but is outmaneuvered by Mansel.
IV: The Attack on the Well
Present with the gang at the well, he expresses a desire to meet Little Willie.
V: We Go to Ground
Not seen during the observation, but assumed to be acting as a sentinel behind the breastwork.
VII: Rose Noble Moves
Mentioned as being expected to come up the shoot with Job, which would seal Chandos's fate.
IX: Out of the Eater
Deceased; his body is used to retrieve the torch, and his death is discussed.

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