# Mr. Dove — The Eustace Diamonds character guide

> Mr. Dove in The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Thomas Dove, Dove, a Dove

**First appearance:** 0024-xxv-mr-dove-s-opinion

## Who they are

A wise, scholarly barrister who gives legal opinions on the diamond case.

## In the story

### [Mr. Dove's Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxv-mr-dove-s-opinion)

The barrister whose legal opinion clarifies that the diamonds cannot be claimed as an heirloom and discusses the widow's potential claim to paraphernalia.

### [Mr. Dove in His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxviii-mr-dove-in-his-chambers)

The Turtle Dove, a thoughtful and poetic lawyer, advises Mr. Camperdown against claiming the diamonds as heirlooms and discusses the legal nuances of paraphernalia and ownership, impressing Camperdown with his wisdom.

### [Lizzie Triumphs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxii-lizzie-triumphs)

Consulted by Mr. Camperdown; opines that Lizzie cannot be successfully prosecuted for perjury.

### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-trial)

Opines that the loss of the diamonds is ultimately desirable for society, despite the legal complexities.

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