# Polteed — The Forsyte Saga character guide

> Polteed in The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Polteed, Mr. Claud Polteed, Mr. Polteed

**First appearance:** 0029-part-iii-i-mrs-macander-s-evidence

## Who they are

A private detective hired by Soames to watch Irene.

## In the story

### [Where Forsytes Fear to Tread](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-where-forsytes-fear-to-tread)

The private detective hired by Soames to watch Irene; he arranges for a woman operative to conduct the surveillance.

### [XII: Progress of the Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-progress-of-the-chase)

Private detective reporting to Soames on Irene's movements and her association with Jolyon.

### [In the Web](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-ii-in-the-web)

Private detective who reports to Soames about the surveillance of Irene; mistakenly identifies Soames as her lover.

### [Soames Acts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-v-soames-acts)

Private detective who reports on Irene's meetings with Jolyon and advises Soames he can risk the divorce.

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