The Cloven Foot · Character

George Gerard

A young doctor who fought his way up from a cheap Scotch university and a mother's early death, George Gerard has ambition instead of family and a hunger for the success that will prove him.

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Also known as George Gerard John Treverton, Gerard, George

First appearance: i the heir presumptive

As a major figure in The Cloven Foot, George Gerard is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The young surgeon attending La Chicot; he confronts Jack about his hidden feelings.

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In Days That Are Over, Dreams That Are Done: The young surgeon attending La Chicot; he confronts Jack about his hidden feelings. Later, in XIV: “You Have but to Say the Word”: Visits La Chicot to reproach her drinking,…

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Celia Clare
romantic · positive
Celia and George are lovers, with a passionate but secretive relationship that defies… How this plays out →
Mrs. Evitt
friendship · positive
La Chicot
rivalry · negative
Mrs. Evitt
friendship · positive
Celia Clare
romantic · positive
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Mrs. Evitt
friendship · positive
Celia Clare
romantic · positive
Celia and George are lovers, with a passionate but secretive relationship that defies… How this plays out →
La Chicot
rivalry · negative
La Chicot
rivalry · negative

Celia Clare
Celia and George are lovers, with a passionate but secretive relationship that defies social conventions.
Mrs. Evitt
George and Mrs. Evitt are allies and confidantes, often conspiring together to help Celia and Laura.
La Chicot
George and La Chicot are enemies, each suspicious of the other's motives and actions regarding the Clare family.
Mrs. Evitt
George and Mrs. Evitt are allies and confidantes, often conspiring together to help Celia and Laura.
Celia Clare
Celia and George are lovers, with a passionate but secretive relationship that defies social conventions.
Mrs. Evitt
George and Mrs. Evitt are allies and confidantes, often conspiring together to help Celia and Laura.
Celia Clare
Celia and George are lovers, with a passionate but secretive relationship that defies social conventions.
La Chicot
George and La Chicot are enemies, each suspicious of the other's motives and actions regarding the Clare family.
La Chicot
George and La Chicot are enemies, each suspicious of the other's motives and actions regarding the Clare family.

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George Gerard appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Days That Are Over, Dreams That Are Done
The young surgeon attending La Chicot; he confronts Jack about his hidden feelings.
XIV: “You Have but to Say the Word”
Visits La Chicot to reproach her drinking, having saved her life; he is pained by her decline.
What the Diamonds Were Worth
Examines La Chicot's wound and discovers the dagger in Jack Chicot's paint box; writes to The Times about his findings.
Edward Clare Goes on a Voyage of Discovery
Agrees to accompany Edward Clare to Devonshire, motivated by curiosity about La Chicot's fate.
George Gerard
A young, poor doctor from London, visiting the Vicarage. He is intelligent, determined, and has a hard, solitary background.
XXX: Thou Art the Man
Observes John Treverton in church, recognizes him as Jack Chicot, and struggles with the moral implications of revealing the truth.
George Gerard in Danger
Stays at the Vicarage despite his intention to leave; enjoys Celia's company but feels uneasy about Edward Clare.
The Tenant from Beechampton
Mentioned by Laura as another who knows John's secret; the Vicar believes he too will respect it.
Celia's Lovers
Mentioned as the likely young man Celia is interested in.
Mr. Leopold Asks Irrelevant Questions
Witness who discovered the dagger in Jack Chicot's colour box, subpoenaed by the prosecution.
Mrs. Evitt Makes a Revelation
The surgeon who attends Mrs. Evitt and discusses the case with Mr. Leopold, feeling remorse for his earlier suspicion of John Treverton.
XLIV: Three Witnesses
Escorts Mrs. Evitt into the court to give her evidence.
Epilogue
Visits Hazlehurst Manor; becomes engaged to Celia Clare; receives a medical practice from John Treverton.

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