# Andrew Vanstone — No Name character guide

> Andrew Vanstone in No Name by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Andrew, Mr. Vanstone, Andrew Vanstone

**First appearance:** 0003-the-first-scene

## Who they are

The late Mr. Vanstone's brother, who inherits the estate and dies shortly after.

## In the story

### [No Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/no-name)

The father whose secret marriage and death trigger the revelation of illegitimacy.

### [The First Scene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/the-first-scene)

The father of the family, residing at Combe-Raven.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/i)

Receives the American letter and undergoes a visible change in color and mood; rebuffs Magdalen and locks himself in the study.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii)

Departs for London with Mrs. Vanstone on undisclosed family business.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iv)

Returns from London with his secret intact; cheerfully welcomes Frank and supports Magdalen's theatrical ambitions.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/v)

Carelessly gives permission for Magdalen to act, dismissing family objections; falls asleep during the evening rehearsal.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vi)

Present among the guests in the supper-room after the play.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vii)

Mentions visiting Mr. Clare to discuss the theatrical performance.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/viii)

Returns from Mr. Clare's cottage with news of Frank's new opportunity; shows characteristic good humor and support for Frank.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ix)

Announces the terms of Frank's probationary year, speaks of his will, and goes to consult Mr. Clare.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/x)

Returns from Mr. Clare's with news of Frank's acceptance, but is visibly troubled; writes urgently to Mr. Pendril about business.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/xiii)

His past marriage and subsequent family history are recounted by Mr. Pendril.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iii)

Recalled through George Bartram's resemblance to his portrait at Combe-Raven, evoking memories of home for Magdalen.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as having been a young man in Canada, helped by Major Kirke.

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