The Footsteps at the Lock · Character

Dr. Simmonds

The local doctor who examines the scene.

minor

Also known as Dr. Simmonds, Simmonds, Dr.

First appearance: IV: The Indescribable Has Its Doubts

Dr. Simmonds's tie to Derek Burtell is one of the pressures that moves The Footsteps at the Lock—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Medical adviser recommended by the Indescribable insurance agency to oversee Derek's health.

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With Derek Burtell (professional): Derek Burtell and Dr. Simmonds have a professional relationship, likely as doctor and patient or medical consultant. With Derek Burtell (professional): Derek Burtell and Dr. Simmonds have a professional relationship, likely as doctor and patient or medical consultant. With Derek Burtell (professional): Derek Burtell and Dr. Simmonds have a professional relationship, likely as doctor and patient or medical consultant.

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See Dr. Simmonds in IV: The Indescribable Has Its Doubts

Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
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Character groups

Supporting Background Characters
Central Mystery Participants
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Derek Burtell
professional · positive
Derek Burtell and Dr. How this plays out →
Derek Burtell
professional · positive
Derek Burtell and Dr. How this plays out →
Derek Burtell
professional · positive
Derek Burtell and Dr. How this plays out →

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See Dr. Simmonds in IV: The Indescribable Has Its Doubts

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See Dr. Simmonds in IV: The Indescribable Has Its Doubts

See Dr. Simmonds in I: Two Cousins