# John Loscombe — No Name character guide

> John Loscombe in No Name by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. John Loscombe, Mr. Loscombe

**First appearance:** 0093-i-from-mrs-noel-vanstone-to-mr-loscombe

## Who they are

A solicitor who represents Magdalen in her legal battles.

## In the story

### [III: From Mr. John Loscombe (Solicitor) to George Bartram, Esq.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iii-from-mr-john-loscombe-solicitor-to-george-bartram-esq)

The solicitor writing to George Bartram, now unable to forward correspondence to his client Noel Vanstone due to the client's concealed whereabouts.

### [V: From Mrs. Lecount to Mr. de Bleriot, General Agent, London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/v-from-mrs-lecount-to-mr-de-bleriot-general-agent-london)

Noel's lawyer, who has declined to disclose Noel's whereabouts.

### [VI: From Mr. de Bleriot to Mrs. Lecount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vi-from-mr-de-bleriot-to-mrs-lecount)

The lawyer who received information about the Bygraves' change of residence; his office is a target for private inquiry.

### [IX: From Mr. de Bleriot to Mrs. Lecount](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ix-from-mr-de-bleriot-to-mrs-lecount)

Mr. Loscombe's clerk leaked information; Loscombe may have been in the secret of Vanstone's address.

### [XI: From Mrs. Lecount to Mr. de Bleriot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/xi-from-mrs-lecount-to-mr-de-bleriot)

Mentioned as the solicitor in whose office the discovery of the new will was made.

### [Between the Scenes: Progress of the Story Through the Post](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/between-the-scenes-progress-of-the-story-through-the-post)

Magdalen's solicitor; corresponds with her about the legal situation, advises caution, and later confirms the existence of a second will that disinherits her.

### [I: From Mrs. Noel Vanstone to Mr. Loscombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/i-from-mrs-noel-vanstone-to-mr-loscombe)

Magdalen's lawyer, to whom she writes for advice on her next steps.

### [From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

Writes to Mrs. Noel Vanstone expressing concern and arranging a meeting.

### [IV: From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/iv-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

Writes the letter informing Mrs. Noel Vanstone of her husband's death and advising her to wait for his further instructions.

### [From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vi-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

The solicitor writing the letter, providing legal analysis and counsel regarding the disputed will.

### [VII: From Mrs. Noel Vanstone to Mr. Loscombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vii-from-mrs-noel-vanstone-to-mr-loscombe)

Recipient of Magdalen's letter; had proposed legal action.

### [From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/viii-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

The solicitor writing the letter; he provides a detailed legal analysis of the will and the possibility of a secret trust.

### [IX: From Mrs. Noel Vanstone to Mr. Loscombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ix-from-mrs-noel-vanstone-to-mr-loscombe)

The recipient of Magdalen's letter, whom she addresses with gratitude but firmly declines his offer of assistance.

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

Magdalen's lawyer, who believes a letter held by Admiral Bartram could help her case.

### [Between the Scenes: Progress of the Story Through the Post](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/between-the-scenes-progress-of-the-story-through-the-post)

Corresponds with Magdalen and Mrs. Ruddock; he concludes the trust is lost and ends his professional involvement.

### [From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/vi-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

Author of the letter, solicitor representing Magdalen; he outlines the legal situation and next steps.

### [From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Noel Vanstone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/viii-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-noel-vanstone)

Author of the letter; he concludes his legal efforts on her behalf.

### [IX: From Mrs. Ruddock (Lodging-House Keeper) to Mr. Loscombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ix-from-mrs-ruddock-lodging-house-keeper-to-mr-loscombe)

The recipient of the letter; Magdalen's solicitor, whom Mrs. Ruddock contacts as the only known connection.

### [X: From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Ruddock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/x-from-mr-loscombe-to-mrs-ruddock)

Writes to Mrs. Ruddock declining involvement.

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