Giant’s Bread · Character

Walter Deyre

Vernon's shy, taciturn father, a country squire who married for Abbots Puissants while Myra married for love — the root, he knows, of the whole trouble.

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Also known as Walter, III Walter Deyre

First appearance: Book I: Abbots Puissants

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Vernon's father, a distant and somewhat melancholic figure, who later dies, leading to the loss of Abbots Puissants.

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Walter Deyre lingers with his son by the water, speaking of the old monks catching fish, and finds in the boy a shared dislike of saying things. He dreads the emotional leavetaking Myra will stage, half hopes he won't…

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Vernon's parents and aunt
Vernon's inner circle
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Book I: Abbots Puissants
Vernon's father, a distant and somewhat melancholic figure, who later dies, leading to the loss of Abbots Puissants.
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Vernon's father, observed standing by the nursery door with sardonic eyes, sharing a moment of comprehension with his son.
I
Mentioned as the reason for Winnie's departure.
II
Vernon's father, who appears furtive and unhappy, announces his trip to London and avoids saying goodbye to his wife.
II
Appears quietly in the doorway, calmly leads his wife away, and offers Vernon a simple, reassuring word about his own broken arm.
III
Vernon's father; a former soldier; sits in on story time; shows interest in Nurse Frances but is gently rebuffed; speaks sadly about his own life.
IV
Vernon's father, who defends Nurse Frances and later admits his own guilt in Myra's unhappiness.
I
Vernon's father, who cares deeply for Abbots Puissants and tries to counsel his sister Nina about her marital troubles.
II
Defends his sister Nina and decides to help her despite Myra's objections.
I
Shrinks from emotional onslaughts, uses faint sarcasm as defence, spends little time at Abbots Puissants, and shares an unspoken sympathy with Vernon.
III
Vernon's father, preparing to leave for the Boer War; he reflects on his failed marriage and his bond with his son.
IV
Bids Vernon a brief, unemotional farewell, reflecting the Deyre family's characteristic reserve.
I
Walter's wish sends Vernon to school; he is away fighting in the Boer War.
II
Mentioned as being in South Africa; remembered fondly by both Vernon and Joe for his kindness.
III
Killed in action rescuing a wounded comrade; awarded posthumous VC.

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