Lady Audley’s Secret · Character

Mr. Maldon

Helen Talboys's father, a drunken former naval officer.

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Also known as Maldon, a Mr. Maldon, Captain Maldon, a Captain Maldon, Lieutenant Maldon

First appearance: iv in the first page of the times

Mr. Maldon shows up with force in II: On Board the Argus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

George's father-in-law, described as a drunken old hypocrite who fleeced George and his wife of their money.

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In II: On Board the Argus: George's father-in-law, described as a drunken old hypocrite who fleeced George and his wife of their money. Later, in V: The Headstone at Ventnor: Mentioned as being at Ventnor with his…

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
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II: On Board the Argus
George's father-in-law, described as a drunken old hypocrite who fleeced George and his wife of their money.
V: The Headstone at Ventnor
Mentioned as being at Ventnor with his grandson; absent when George and Robert visit.
VI: Anywhere, Anywhere Out of the World
George's father-in-law, appears shabby and nervous, with a hint of fear toward George; he cares for Georgey.
XII: Still Missing
George's father-in-law, who provides Robert with information about George's visit but appears evasive and financially strained, having pawned Georgey's watch.
Mrs. Plowson
Appears drunk and agitated upon Robert's arrival; tries to silence the boy and Mrs. Plowson.
Little Georgey Leaves His Old Home
Georgey's grandfather, who is confronted by Robert about the lie he told regarding George Talboys; he shows great distress and terror at the suggestion that George is dead.
XXVII: Beginning at the Other End
Captain Maldon wrote to Mrs. Barkamb about Helen's departure; his letter is dated August 16, 1854.
XXXIV: My Lady Tells the Truth
Referenced as Lady Audley's father who assisted in the deception.

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