# Miss Peterkin — Simon character guide

> Miss Peterkin in Simon by J. Storer Clouston.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0015-xvi-rumour

## Who they are

A local woman who provides information and local color.

## In the story

### [XX: The Sporting Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxi-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxi-the-letter-again)

Miss Peterkin, the manageress, speaks with Carrington about his plans to view Keldale again.

### [In the Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxv-in-the-garden)

Manageress of the Kings Arms; meets Carrington in the hall and later provides information about Mr. Ison.

### [XL: The Last Chapter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xl-the-last-chapter)

Miss Peterkin briefly appears at the end of the chapter, commenting on Ned Cromarty's character as he departs.

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