The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
Mr. Vandam
Silas T. Vandam of the Oil Trust, a magnate whose vast wealth and guarded dealings make him a natural target for the enemies of the Coptic Cup.
supporting
Also known as Vandam, Silas T. Vandam, Silas Vandam of the Oil Trust, Silas Vandam
First appearance: the doom of the darnaways
As a supporting figure in The Incredulity of Father Brown, Mr. Vandam is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
White-haired Western millionaire who leads the group in asking Father Brown to sign the miracle document, but is later rebuffed.
Mr. Vandam first appears in 0009 the doom of the darnaways.
In The Miracle of Moon Crescent: White-haired Western millionaire who leads the group in asking Father Brown to sign the miracle document, but is later rebuffed.
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Character groups
- Dagger with wings
- Protagonist
- Golden cross mystery
- Darnaway family mystery
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See Mr. Vandam in the doom of the darnaways