# Mr. Vandam — The Incredulity of Father Brown character guide

> Mr. Vandam in The Incredulity of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Vandam, Silas T. Vandam, Silas Vandam of the Oil Trust, Silas Vandam

**First appearance:** 0009-the-doom-of-the-darnaways

## Who they are

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.

## In the story

### [The Miracle of Moon Crescent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_incredulity_of_father_brown_se/chapters/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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