# Mr. Maldon — Lady Audley’s Secret character guide

> Mr. Maldon in Lady Audley’s Secret by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-in-the-first-page-of-the-times

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [II: On Board the Argus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xx-mrs-plowson)

Appears drunk and agitated upon Robert's arrival; tries to silence the boy and Mrs. Plowson.

### [Little Georgey Leaves His Old Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xxxiv-my-lady-tells-the-truth)

Referenced as Lady Audley's father who assisted in the deception.

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