The Magician · Character

Frank Hurrell

Arthur's friend and fellow medical man, he stands at Arthur's side through the long, terrible days when surgery and reason are no longer enough.

supporting

Also known as Hurrell

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in The Magician, Frank Hurrell is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Writes a long, detailed letter analyzing Oliver Haddo's character and recounting his Oxford days and later travels.

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Frank Hurrell is a medical friend of Arthur Burdon who joins him in the grim journey to Skene and the vigil that follows. He is steady, practical, and loyal, the kind of companion who helps hold a horse and a friend's nerve at the same time. His presence grounds Arthur's grief-stricken schemes in ordinary human support, and his willingness to stay through the fasting and the waiting shows what friendship costs when reason has run out.

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Relationship types

Friendship
Social
Other

Character groups

Arthur's Medical Circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
Margaret Dauncey
friendship · positive
Oliver Haddo
social · ambivalent
Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
Margaret Dauncey
friendship · positive

Arthur Burdon
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.
Margaret Dauncey
Frank is a friend to Margaret, offering her companionship and support.
Oliver Haddo
Frank and Oliver are acquaintances, with Frank likely wary of Oliver's character.
Arthur Burdon
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.
Arthur Burdon
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.
Margaret Dauncey
Frank is a friend to Margaret, offering her companionship and support.

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