Our Mutual Friend · Character
Mr. Veneering
Newly rich politician and host, whose dinners are a social barometer.
minor
Also known as Veneering, Hamilton Veneering
First appearance: Podsnappery
Mr. Veneering shows up with force in The Man from Somewhere. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Host of the dinner party, a wealthy and mysterious figure.
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In The Man from Somewhere: Host of the dinner party, a wealthy and mysterious figure. Later, in A Marriage Contract: Host of the wedding, claiming to be the oldest friend of both bride and groom, though the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Social climbers and schemers
- Minor characters and background figures
- Veneering dinner guests
- Lower-class and supporting figures
- Central characters and rivals
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Mr. Veneering appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Man from Somewhere
- A Marriage Contract
- Podsnappery
- A Dismal Swamp
- A Piece of Work
- An Anniversary Occasion
- A Social Chorus
- The Voice of Society
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