# Edward Burkes — The King in Yellow character guide

> Edward Burkes in The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Edward, Ed, Ed Burkes, Eddie Burkes

**First appearance:** 0003-the-repairer-of-reputations

## Who they are

A friend in The Repairer of Reputations.

## Relationships

### [Hastings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/characters/hastings)

_friendship_

Edward Burkes and Hastings are companions in the bohemian scene, sharing a bond over their artistic struggles and escapades.

### [Hastings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/characters/hastings)

_friendship_

Edward Burkes and Hastings are companions in the bohemian scene, sharing a bond over their artistic struggles and escapades.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_king_in_yellow_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as a potential suitor for Tessie.

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