# Bunter — Lord Peter Views the Body character guide

> Bunter in Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Bunter, the good Bunter, the attentive Mr. Bunter

**First appearance:** 0000-the-abominable-history-of-the-man-with-copper-fingers

## Snapshot

Lord Peter's imperturbable valet, who presses trousers, brews coffee, and quietly solves crossword clues his employer tosses off in the bath.

## Who they are

Bunter is the immaculate manservant whose service to Lord Peter extends from shaving bristles to sourcing Napoleon brandies and Villar y Villar cigars, and whose composure absorbs every abrupt change of plan. He is no mere attendant: when a seven-letter word meaning two stalls his crossword, he asks his lordship to think, and receives 'Ambsace' with beatified gratitude. His reliable, methodical mind makes him the still center of Wimsey's erratic household and a quiet partner in the investigations that follow.

## Relationships

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_professional_

Bunter is Lord Peter's loyal valet and trusted assistant in his detective work.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_professional_

Bunter is Lord Peter's loyal valet and trusted assistant in his detective work.

### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey)

_professional_

Bunter is Lord Peter's loyal valet and trusted assistant in his detective work.

## In the story

### [The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-entertaining-episode-of-the-article-in-question)

Assists Lord Peter with luggage and takes a photograph of the suspects, contributing to the investigation.

### [The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager’s Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-fascinating-problem-of-uncle-meleager-s-will)

Assists Lord Peter with crossword clues and manages household tasks.

### [The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-unprincipled-affair-of-the-practical-joker)

Acts as the imperturbable valet, announcing Mrs. Ruyslaender and later checking the corridor for safety.

### [The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-vindictive-story-of-the-footsteps-that-ran)

Assists Lord Peter discreetly, keeping an eye on Brotherton and providing support.

### [The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-bibulous-business-of-a-matter-of-taste)

Mentioned as the manservant who admits Lord Peter Wimsey.

### [The Learned Adventure of the Dragon's Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-learned-adventure-of-the-dragon-s-head)

Lord Peter's valet, who assists during the burglary and is instructed to telephone the police.

### [The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_peter_views_the_body_se/chapters/the-adventurous-exploit-of-the-cave-of-ali-baba)

Mentioned as the prisoner's manservant, Mervyn Bunter, and beneficiary in the will.

## Links

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