# Michael Vanstone — No Name character guide

> Michael Vanstone in No Name by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Andrew Vanstone, Michael, the late Mr. Vanstone

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

## Who they are

The deceased father of Magdalen and Norah, whose secret marriage causes the inheritance crisis.

## In the story

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

Identified as the next of kin who inherits the fortune due to the daughters' illegitimacy.

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

His cruel instructions are read aloud, offering only one hundred pounds each and demanding the sisters leave the house.

### [II: From Miss Garth to Mr. Pendril](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ii-from-miss-garth-to-mr-pendril)

Mentioned as the target of Magdalen's suspected desperate project to contest the fortune.

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

Subject of Magdalen's inquiries; resides in Brighton, sold Combe-Raven, lives secretly, and has a housekeeper Mrs. Lecount.

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

The recipient of Magdalen's letters; he returned her second letter unopened, an insult that Wragge fears will provoke mischief.

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

Dies suddenly at Brighton on the 29th, as reported in the newspaper.

### [IX: From Magdalen to Norah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/ix-from-magdalen-to-norah)

Blamed by Magdalen for robbing the family and forcing Frank away, leading to her current misery.

### [X: From Magdalen to Miss Garth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/no_name_se/chapters/x-from-magdalen-to-miss-garth)

Reported as dead; his death has allowed Noel Vanstone to inherit the fortune.

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

Referenced as having expressed intention to leave a legacy to Mrs. Lecount, which supports the will's validity.

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