# Mr. Viner — Sinister Street character guide

> Mr. Viner in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Viner, old Viner

**First appearance:** 0014-i-the-jacobean

## Who they are

A master at the Jacobean, known for his strictness.

## In the story

### [Incense](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/v-incense)

The priest to whom Michael confesses his sins, described as severe and listening to Michael's narration of depravity.

### [Pax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/vi-pax)

Suggests Michael and Chator visit Clere Abbas monastery for the summer holidays.

### [Mirrors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/viii-mirrors)

The priest Michael goes to consult about his future; is out when Michael arrives but returns later to discuss Dom Cuthbert's letter.

### [IX: The Yellow Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ix-the-yellow-age)

Warns Michael against Wilmot's set, criticizes his perfumed handkerchief, offers perspective on decadence as a phase.

### [X: Stella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/x-stella)

Accompanies Michael on a fortnight's tour of Amiens, Chartres, and Rouen; teases Michael about his solemn demeanor; enjoys Michael's company.

### [XI: Action and Reaction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/xi-action-and-reaction)

Receives Michael in his armchair, listens to his despair about the war and loss of faith, offers a priest's perspective.

### [IX: The Lesson of Spain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ix-the-lesson-of-spain)

Michael visits him in Notting Hill, bringing vestments from Spain; Viner represents a dreary but devoted mission priest.

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