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Sir Everard Dominey

An English baronet returning from years in Africa to a haunted estate, a hostile household, and a murder rumor that greets him like an heirloom.

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Also known as Dominey, Everard Dominey, Sir Everard, The Everard, Honourable Sir

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Arrives at Von Ragastein's camp after a disastrous hunting expedition; weak, feverish, and disillusioned, he reflects on his wasted life.

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Dominey steps off the train into a life he barely recognizes: a wife kept behind locked doors, a housekeeper who calls him the murderer of her son, and a neighborhood certain he killed Roger Unthank in a fight over Rosamund. He moves through it with unnerving composure, asking Mangan blunt questions about what people believe and studying the library sherry as if it were evidence. His calm is the story's first mystery — a man who should be shattered, behaving like a man who has rehearsed this homecoming.

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I
Arrives at Von Ragastein's camp after a disastrous hunting expedition; weak, feverish, and disillusioned, he reflects on his wasted life.
II
Drugged and sent into the bush with a faulty compass and salted provisions, intended to die.
III
Returns to England after eleven years in Africa, appears transformed—healthy, wealthy, and confident. Seeks to pay off estate mortgages and settle at Dominey Hall.
Chapter IV
Demonstrates linguistic skill and diplomatic views on German-English relations; shows familiarity with London society and recalls a past meeting with the Duchess.
V
Visits the Duke and Duchess of Worcester, discusses German threat, reveals his financial success in Africa.
Chapter VI
Dominey is instructed by Seaman to focus on Terniloff and is concerned about Princess Eiderstrom's romantic interest.
VII
Struggles to maintain his impersonation under pressure from Princess Eiderstrom, confides in Seaman about the danger she represents.
VIII
Returns to Dominey Hall, confronts Mrs. Unthank, and discusses the past with Mr. Mangan.
The Oak Room
Hosts Mr. Mangan, discusses the cellars and Mrs. Unthank, and insists on sleeping in the oak room despite warnings.
Chapter X
Attacked in his sleep, summoned by Rosamund, and emotionally shaken by her change of heart.
Chapter XI
Visits Doctor Harrison seeking advice about his wife's health; defends his changed appearance and character; admits he cannot give all his time to Rosamund due to financial obligations.
XII
Acts as an attentive host but seems abstracted; comforts Rosamund during the storm and stays with her through the night.
Chapter XIII
Confronts Mrs. Unthank about her role as Rosamund's companion and plans to replace her; departs for Germany with Seaman for an audience with the Kaiser.
XIV
Present as Baron Von Ragastein; receives the Kaiser's orders and maintains his impersonation of the English baronet.
XV
Shows exceptional shooting skill, handles the Duchess's suspicions about Princess Eiderstrom, and calmly manages the superstition around the Black Wood.
XVI
Hosts the dinner party, navigates political debate, and resists Princess Stephanie's romantic overtures, insisting his former identity as Leopold is dead.
XVII
Welcomes Rosamund home with tenderness, engages in conversation with Caroline about his transformation, and receives Doctor Harrison at midnight.
XVIII
Struggles with the doctor's advice and Rosamund's confession, feeling tortured by her affection and the ghostly cry.
XIX
Investigates the ghostly tracks, discusses the Princess's ultimatum with Seaman, and resolves to enter the Black Wood.
Chapter XX
Hosts the shooting party and is addressed as Von Ragastein by Prince Terniloff; defends his espionage role as acting under orders; resists Stephanie's advances and is warned by Caroline.
XXI
Receives the warning from Miller and confidently asserts he killed the man in Africa.
XXII
Hosts the evening, argues with Terniloff about war, resists the Princess's advances, and escorts Rosamund to bed.
Chapter XXIII
Hosts the house party; shows deep but fearful love for Rosamund; hints at unresolved troubles; maintains his secret identity as Von Ragastein.
XXIV
Discusses his role as a sleeper agent with Prince Terniloff and reassures Rosamund of his protection.
XXV
Plays golf with Terniloff, discusses political tensions and Seaman's return from Germany.
Chapter XXVI
Struggles with Rosamund's affection and his dual identity; receives war plans from Seaman.
XXVII
Receives Terniloff's memoirs and decides to return to Norfolk and join the war effort.
XXVIII
Confronts Mrs. Unthank, orders the destruction of the Black Wood, and deals with the aftermath of Roger Unthank's attack.
Chapter XXIX
Waits for Rosamund's recovery, then confronts Seaman and Schmidt, revealing his successful espionage.

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