The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
John Wilton Horder
A wealthy man whose death at the foot of a cliff, following threats from the shadowy Daniel Doom, sets the Coptic Cup's bloody pattern in motion.
supporting
Also known as Wilton, old Horder, poor Wilton, Mr. Wilton, Brian Horder, Horder
First appearance: the dagger with wings
As a supporting figure in The Incredulity of Father Brown, John Wilton Horder is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The secretary who confesses to the murder and calls Father Brown to reveal the truth.
John Wilton Horder first appears in 0008 the dagger with wings.
With Father Brown (professional): Father Brown engages with John Wilton Horder in a professional capacity, possibly as a suspect or witness in an investigation. With Father Brown (professional): Father Brown engages with John Wilton Horder in a professional capacity, possibly as a suspect or witness in an investigation. With Father Brown (professional): Father Brown engages with John Wilton Horder in a professional capacity, possibly as a suspect or witness in an investigation.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Darnaway haunting
- Protagonist
- Darnaway family mystery
- Druce family intrigue
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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