# Dr. Simmonds — The Footsteps at the Lock character guide

> Dr. Simmonds in The Footsteps at the Lock by Ronald A. Knox.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Simmonds, Simmonds, Dr.

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-the-indescribable-has-its-doubts

## Who they are

The local doctor who examines the scene.

## Relationships

### [Derek Burtell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_footsteps_at_the_lock_se/characters/derek_burtell)

_professional_

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

### [Derek Burtell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_footsteps_at_the_lock_se/characters/derek_burtell)

_professional_

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

### [Derek Burtell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_footsteps_at_the_lock_se/characters/derek_burtell)

_professional_

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

## In the story

### [I: Two Cousins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_footsteps_at_the_lock_se/chapters/i-two-cousins)

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

### [IV: The Indescribable Has Its Doubts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_footsteps_at_the_lock_se/chapters/iv-the-indescribable-has-its-doubts)

The doctor who examined Derek and recommended the canoe trip; mentioned as having tried to improve Derek's health.

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