Simon · Character

Miss Peterkin

A local woman who provides information and local color.

minor

First appearance: xvi rumour

Miss Peterkin shows up with force in XX: The Sporting Visitor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The capable manageress of the Kings Arms; quickly befriends Carrington and invites him to her sitting room, where she and others share details of the murder case.

In the storyXX: The Sporting VisitorOpen this moment free

See Miss Peterkin in XX: The Sporting Visitor Book page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

In XX: The Sporting Visitor: The capable manageress of the Kings Arms; quickly befriends Carrington and invites him to her sitting room, where she and others share details of the murder case. Later, in Mr. Carrington's…

Continue beside the text

The fuller portrait of Miss Peterkin sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.

See Miss Peterkin in xvi rumour

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Ned Cromarty experiences an emotional and psychological peak of re…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

In the story

Miss Peterkin appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XX: The Sporting Visitor
The capable manageress of the Kings Arms; quickly befriends Carrington and invites him to her sitting room, where she and others share details of the murder case.
Mr. Carrington's Walk
Manageress of the Kings Arms; Carrington consults her about shooting and fishing leases before deciding to visit Simon Rattar.
XXII: Mr. Carrington and the Fiscal
Referenced as a source of local gossip and newspaper accounts that Carrington has already collected.
XXX: A Marked Man
The manageress of the Kings Arms; Carrington explains Sir Malcolm's departure to her and later joins her and friends for gossip about Simon Rattar.
The Letter Again
Miss Peterkin, the manageress, speaks with Carrington about his plans to view Keldale again.
In the Garden
Manageress of the Kings Arms; meets Carrington in the hall and later provides information about Mr. Ison.
XL: The Last Chapter
Miss Peterkin briefly appears at the end of the chapter, commenting on Ned Cromarty's character as he departs.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for Miss Peterkin unlock in the free preview.

See Miss Peterkin in xvi rumour

See Miss Peterkin in XX: The Sporting Visitor