The Lost Stradivarius · Character

Sir Edward Maltravers

John's uncle and a former owner of the Stradivarius, whose mysterious death haunts the narrative.

supporting

Also known as Edward, dear Edward

First appearance: Letter from Miss Sophia Maltravers to Her Nephew, Sir Edward Maltravers, Then a Student at Christ Church, Oxford

As a supporting figure in The Lost Stradivarius, Sir Edward Maltravers is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The recipient, now of full age, to whom the narrative is addressed.

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With John Maltravers (family): Sir Edward is John's father, and their relationship is formal and strained, with Sir Edward disapproving of John's reckless pursuits. With Dr. Frobisher (professional): Dr. Frobisher reports to Sir Edward about John's condition, acting as a medical consultant to the family. With Mr. Gaskell (professional): Gaskell serves Sir Edward as a family retainer, reporting on John's activities and maintaining the household.

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See Sir Edward Maltravers in Letter from Miss Sophia Maltravers to Her Nephew, Sir Edward Maltravers, Then a Student at Christ Church, Oxford

Character Web

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Family
Professional
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Character groups

Central Mystery Figures
Protagonist
Supporting and Historical Characters

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Relationships

John Maltravers
family · negative
Sir Edward is John's father, and their relationship is formal and strained, with Sir… How this plays out →
Dr. Frobisher
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Gaskell
professional · positive
John Maltravers
family · negative
Sir Edward is John's father, and their relationship is formal and strained, with Sir… How this plays out →

John Maltravers
Sir Edward is John's father, and their relationship is formal and strained, with Sir Edward disapproving of John's reckless pursuits.
Dr. Frobisher
Dr. Frobisher reports to Sir Edward about John's condition, acting as a medical consultant to the family.
Mr. Gaskell
Gaskell serves Sir Edward as a family retainer, reporting on John's activities and maintaining the household.
John Maltravers
Sir Edward is John's father, and their relationship is formal and strained, with Sir Edward disapproving of John's reckless pursuits.

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See Sir Edward Maltravers in Letter from Miss Sophia Maltravers to Her Nephew, Sir Edward Maltravers, Then a Student at Christ Church, Oxford

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Letter from Miss Sophia Maltravers to Her Nephew, Sir Edward Maltravers, Then a Student at Christ Church, Oxford

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