Brood of the Witch-Queen · Character

Mr. Saunderson

Acquaintance involved in the occult circle.

minor

Also known as Saunderson, James Saunderson

First appearance: viii the secret of dhoon

Mr. Saunderson's tie to Dr. Bruce Cairn is one of the pressures that moves Brood of the Witch-Queen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Myra's Roman guardian, a large-boned Scotchman who hosts the Cairns at his Dulwich Common home.

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With Dr. Bruce Cairn (professional): Mr. Saunderson is a colleague and associate of Bruce, involved in occult research and the struggle against Antony. With Myra Duquesne (social): Mr. Saunderson is an acquaintance of Myra, interacting with her through the circle of occult investigators. With Sir Michael Ferrara (professional): Mr. Saunderson and Sir Michael Ferrara are colleagues in occult research, sharing knowledge and resources.

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Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Primary occult conflict characters
Protagonist
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dr. Bruce Cairn
professional · positive
Myra Duquesne
social · ambivalent
Sir Michael Ferrara
professional · positive
Dr. Bruce Cairn
professional · positive
Dr. Bruce Cairn
professional · positive
Sir Michael Ferrara
professional · positive
Myra Duquesne
social · ambivalent

Dr. Bruce Cairn
Mr. Saunderson is a colleague and associate of Bruce, involved in occult research and the struggle against Antony.
Myra Duquesne
Mr. Saunderson is an acquaintance of Myra, interacting with her through the circle of occult investigators.
Sir Michael Ferrara
Mr. Saunderson and Sir Michael Ferrara are colleagues in occult research, sharing knowledge and resources.
Dr. Bruce Cairn
Mr. Saunderson is a colleague and associate of Bruce, involved in occult research and the struggle against Antony.
Dr. Bruce Cairn
Mr. Saunderson is a colleague and associate of Bruce, involved in occult research and the struggle against Antony.
Sir Michael Ferrara
Mr. Saunderson and Sir Michael Ferrara are colleagues in occult research, sharing knowledge and resources.
Myra Duquesne
Mr. Saunderson is an acquaintance of Myra, interacting with her through the circle of occult investigators.

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Mr. Saunderson appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XX: The Incense
Myra's Roman guardian, a large-boned Scotchman who hosts the Cairns at his Dulwich Common home.
XXI: The Magician
Mentioned as the orchid-obsessed host who is unsuspicious and cannot be told the truth.
XXII: Myra
Mentioned as the orchid enthusiast who allows Myra to tend to his orchids, including a mysterious new one.
The Face in the Orchid-House
Host at the house, initially dismissive of Crombie's story.
Flowering of the Lotus
Owner of the orchid-house; provides the key and observes the destruction of the plant.
The Wizard's Den
His house near Dulwich Common is referenced; Myra stayed there during her illness.

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