Simon · Character
Sir Reginald Cromarty
The crusty baronet of Stanesland whose tight-fisted grip on the family purse strings shapes every Cromarty relationship long after his voice falls silent.
supporting
Also known as Reginald, Sir Reginald, Reggie, old Cromarty
First appearance: VIII: Sir Reginald
As a supporting figure in Simon, Sir Reginald Cromarty is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as the one Rattar insists on consulting before revealing Cicely's identity.
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Sir Reginald is the wealthy, old-fashioned patriarch whose allowance to his heir Malcolm comes with patronising strings attached, and whose refusal to loosen them drives the young man toward desperate borrowing. His…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Family
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central Mystery Participants
- Protagonist
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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…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Simon Rattar
psychological · negative
Rattar exerts a manipulative influence over Sir Reginald, exploiting his weaknesses for… How this plays out →
- Ned Cromarty
family · ambivalent
- F. T. Carrington
rivalry · negative
- James Bisset
professional · ambivalent
- Ned Cromarty
family · ambivalent
- James Bisset
professional · ambivalent
- F. T. Carrington
rivalry · negative
- Simon Rattar
psychological · negative
Rattar exerts a manipulative influence over Sir Reginald, exploiting his weaknesses for… How this plays out →
- Simon Rattar
psychological · negative
Rattar exerts a manipulative influence over Sir Reginald, exploiting his weaknesses for… How this plays out →
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Sir Reginald Cromarty appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V: The Third Visitor
- VIII: Sir Reginald
- X: The Letter
- XI: News
- XX: The Sporting Visitor
- The House of Mysteries
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