# Mr. Roderick Wilbur — The Courts of the Morning character guide

> Mr. Roderick Wilbur in The Courts of the Morning by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Wilbur, Wilbur

**First appearance:** 0007-i

## Who they are

An American journalist caught up in the Olifa revolution.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iii)

American consul; discusses Castor's influence and Olifa's transformation; becomes confidential with Archie; criticizes his own country's unpopularity.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as having interfered in the passport process, possibly causing the delay.

### [The Gathering Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_courts_of_the_morning_se/chapters/x)

American Consul in Olifa; burns papers, takes a holiday, and sends encrypted messages via the British Consul.

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