The Just Men of Cordova · Character
Lord Verlond
An eccentric, sharp-tongued earl and sporting steward who asks a young rider to pull his horse — a request that curdles into something far darker.
major
Also known as Verlond
First appearance: i three men of cordova
As a major figure in The Just Men of Cordova, Lord Verlond is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Meets Tramber and Lady Mary in the park; warns Tramber about Lady Mary's obstinacy and displays his gruff humor.
Lord Verlond first appears in 0000 i three men of cordova.
With Colonel J. Black (social): Colonel Black and Lord Verlond are acquaintances from high society, with interactions suggesting social or political connections. With Horace Gresham (social): Horace Gresham and Lord Verlond are social acquaintances, likely moving in the same aristocratic or professional circles. With Horace Gresham (social): Horace Gresham and Lord Verlond are social acquaintances, likely moving in the same aristocratic or professional circles.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and investigators
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Colonel J. Black
social · ambivalent
Colonel Black and Lord Verlond are acquaintances from high society, with interactions… How this plays out →
- Horace Gresham
social · ambivalent
- Horace Gresham
social · ambivalent
- Colonel J. Black
social · ambivalent
Colonel Black and Lord Verlond are acquaintances from high society, with interactions… How this plays out →
- Horace Gresham
social · ambivalent
- Colonel J. Black
social · ambivalent
Colonel Black and Lord Verlond are acquaintances from high society, with interactions… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Lord Verlond in i three men of cordovaIn the story
Lord Verlond appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Earl of Verlond
- VIII: Colonel Black Has Shock
- Lord Verlond Gives Dinner
- XI: To Lincoln Races
- The Race
- XIII: Who Are the Four?
- XVII: Justice
Chapter companion notes
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See Lord Verlond in i three men of cordova