# Edom Lowrie — Midwinter character guide

> Edom Lowrie in Midwinter by John Buchan.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Edom, Mr. Lowrie, Edom Lowrie

**First appearance:** 0007-v-chance-medley

## Snapshot

A rough, clumsy servant whose errands and correspondence thread through the plot, carrying letters whose contents could decide the fate of a rebellion.

## Who they are

Edom Lowrie moves between Brightwell, the charcoal-burner's country, and the roads that feed the Prince's army, a servant whose awkward manner hides a role in a dangerous correspondence. The letters he handles are charged with desperate import, and their route through Brightwell rather than Lancashire is a puzzle Alastair cannot let alone. His comings and goings make him a quiet hinge on which the mystery of Sir John Norreys and the intercepted messages turns.

## Relationships

### [Alastair Maclean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/characters/alastair_maclean)

_rivalry_

Edom Lowrie is a treacherous double agent who repeatedly betrays Alastair and his allies.

### [Alastair Maclean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/characters/alastair_maclean)

_rivalry_

Edom Lowrie is a treacherous double agent who repeatedly betrays Alastair and his allies.

## In the story

### [Broom at the Crossroads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/chapters/viii-broom-at-the-crossroads)

Kyd's servant, encountered by Alastair at a hut; reluctantly hands over his packet after being threatened.

### [IX: Old England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/chapters/ix-old-england)

Mentioned as a servant whose honesty Alastair defends; his papers provide news from Badminton and Monmouth.

### [X: Snowbound at the Sleeping Deer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/chapters/x-snowbound-at-the-sleeping-deer)

Comforts himself with ale at the inn while the others settle in.

### [XIII: Journeyman John](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/chapters/xiii-journeyman-john)

Edom is mentioned as a potential rescuer; Alastair hopes Edom might discover some of Midwinter's folk, but the gypsy's night ride makes pursuit impossible.

### [XV: Bids Farewell to a Scots Laird](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midwinter_se/chapters/xv-bids-farewell-to-a-scots-laird)

Remains loyal to Kyd despite Alastair's offer, citing family tradition and service.

## Links

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