# Holroyd — Nostromo character guide

> Holroyd in Nostromo by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Holroyd, The great Holroyd

**First appearance:** 0003-nostromo

## Who they are

A powerful American financier backing the Gould Concession.

## In the story

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

Referenced as the great man in the United States who corresponds with Charles Gould about the mine.

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

The head of the silver and steel interests in California, who discreetly supports the Ribierist cause through financial backing.

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