# Earl Brandir — Lorna Doone character guide

> Earl Brandir in Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Earl Brandir of Lochawe, Earl Brandir, the Earl Brandir, the good Earl Brandir, The good Earl Brandir, Brandir

**First appearance:** 0058-lix-lorna-gone-away

## Who they are

Lorna's grandfather, the Earl of Lochawe.

## In the story

### [Suitable Devotion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxvi-suitable-devotion)

Earl Brandir of Lochawe is Lorna's great-uncle and guardian, with whom she lives when not at court.

### [LXVII: Lorna Still Is Lorna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxvii-lorna-still-is-lorna)

Lorna's guardian, mentioned as being at home when John first arrives.

### [John Is John No Longer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxviii-john-is-john-no-longer)

Deaf old nobleman; believes his son Alan will return; nearly shot by robbers but saved by John.

### [Not to Be Put Up with](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lorna_doone_se/chapters/lxix-not-to-be-put-up-with)

Pleased with John for saving his life and wealth, introduces him to great people.

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