# Bruder Kalkmann — John Silence Stories character guide

> Bruder Kalkmann in John Silence Stories by Algernon Blackwood.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kalkmann, the Bruder

**First appearance:** 0018-case-iv-secret-worship

## Who they are

A sinister monk in 'Secret Worship'.

## Relationships

### [Harris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/harris)

_professional_

Harris is an associate or subordinate of Bruder Kalkmann, involved in occult activities.

### [Joan Maloney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/joan_maloney)

_rivalry_

Bruder Kalkmann is hostile toward Joan Maloney, seeing her as an obstacle or threat.

### [Arthur Vezin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/arthur_vezin)

_rivalry_

Bruder Kalkmann is a menacing figure who torments Arthur Vezin during his stay at the inn.

### [Joan Maloney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/joan_maloney)

_rivalry_

Bruder Kalkmann is hostile toward Joan Maloney, seeing her as an obstacle or threat.

### [Arthur Vezin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/characters/arthur_vezin)

_rivalry_

Bruder Kalkmann is a menacing figure who torments Arthur Vezin during his stay at the inn.

## In the story

### [Case IV: Secret Worship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_silence_stories_se/chapters/case-iv-secret-worship)

A master at the school who welcomes Harris and shows him around.

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