# Adrian Temple — The Lost Stradivarius character guide

> Adrian Temple in The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Adrian, Temple

**First appearance:** 0001-the-lost-stradivarius

## Who they are

John's close friend and fellow student, who shares his interest in music and becomes entangled in the mystery.

## Relationships

### [Constance Temple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/constance_temple)

_family_

Adrian is Constance's brother, and they share a close sibling bond, though Adrian is more detached and scholarly.

### [John Maltravers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/john_maltravers)

_family_

Adrian is John's brother-in-law (married to his sister), and their relationship is cordial but marked by Adrian's suspicion of John's obsession.

### [Dr. Frobisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/dr_frobisher)

_friendship_

Adrian and Dr. Frobisher share a collegial friendship, both trying to understand and help John.

### [Mr. Gaskell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/mr_gaskell)

_professional_

Adrian interacts with Gaskell as a family member, discussing John's welfare and household matters.

### [Constance Temple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/characters/constance_temple)

_family_

Adrian is Constance's brother, and they share a close sibling bond, though Adrian is more detached and scholarly.

## In the story

### [The Lost Stradivarius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/chapters/the-lost-stradivarius)

Constance's brother, who is part of the family circle affected by the unfolding events.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/chapters/viii)

Portrait discovered at Royston; described as a wicked and clever man, a masterly musician, and an ancestor of the Temples.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/chapters/xiv)

His skeletal remains are found in the building, dressed in the clothes he wore.

### [Mr. Gaskell’s Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/chapters/mr-gaskell-s-note)

His diary, discovered by John, is believed to be the origin of John's ruin.

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