# Mr. George Smart — The Lost Stradivarius character guide

> Mr. George Smart in The Lost Stradivarius by John Meade Falkner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Smart, the late Mr. George Smart

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A former owner of the Stradivarius whose ghostly presence is felt throughout the story.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

George Smart is John's close friend and fellow student, though he becomes increasingly concerned about John's dark transformation.

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

_friendship_

George Smart is John's close friend and fellow student, though he becomes increasingly concerned about John's dark transformation.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lost_stradivarius_se/chapters/vii)

The London dealer and expert who authenticates the violin as a genuine Stradivarius of the golden period.

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