# Mr. Harton — The Circular Staircase character guide

> Mr. Harton in The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0010-xi-halsey-makes-a-capture

## Who they are

A lawyer involved in the Armstrong estate.

## In the story

### [VI: In the East Corridor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/chapters/vi-in-the-east-corridor)

The Armstrong family lawyer visits Sunnyside to discuss the murder and the family's situation. He reveals details about Arnold Armstrong and the family's history.

### [An Eggnog and a Telegram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_circular_staircase_se/chapters/xiv-an-eggnog-and-a-telegram)

Armstrong family lawyer; calls to request Rachel vacate Sunnyside and reads the telegram about Nina Carrington.

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