# Uncle Francis — The Man from the Clouds character guide

> Uncle Francis in The Man from the Clouds by J. Storer Clouston.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Uncle

**First appearance:** 0013-xiv-my-cousin-s-letter

## Who they are

The narrator's uncle, mentioned in letters and background.

## Relationships

### [Roger Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/roger_merton)

_family_

Roger Merton and Uncle Francis are family, with Uncle Francis acting as a mentor and guardian figure to Roger.

### [Jack Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jack_whiteclett)

_family_

Jack Whiteclett and Uncle Francis are family, with Jack often seeking Uncle Francis's approval and guidance.

### [Sir Francis Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/sir_francis_merton)

_family_

Sir Francis Merton and Uncle Francis are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared history.

### [Dr. Rendall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/dr_rendall)

_rivalry_

Dr. Rendall and Uncle Francis are rivals, each suspicious of the other's motives and working at cross-purposes.

### [Jean Rendall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jean_rendall)

_family_

Jean and Uncle Francis are family, with Uncle Francis acting as a kindly but mysterious elder figure to her.

### [Roger Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/roger_merton)

_family_

Roger Merton and Uncle Francis are family, with Uncle Francis acting as a mentor and guardian figure to Roger.

### [Sir Francis Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/sir_francis_merton)

_family_

Sir Francis Merton and Uncle Francis are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared history.

### [Jack Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jack_whiteclett)

_family_

Jack Whiteclett and Uncle Francis are family, with Jack often seeking Uncle Francis's approval and guidance.

### [Dr. Rendall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/dr_rendall)

_rivalry_

Dr. Rendall and Uncle Francis are rivals, each suspicious of the other's motives and working at cross-purposes.

### [Jack Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jack_whiteclett)

_family_

Jack Whiteclett and Uncle Francis are family, with Jack often seeking Uncle Francis's approval and guidance.

### [Sir Francis Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/sir_francis_merton)

_family_

Sir Francis Merton and Uncle Francis are brothers, with a complex relationship marked by rivalry and shared history.

## In the story

### [I: An Idea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/chapters/i-an-idea)

Mentioned as a potential ally to pull strings for the plan.

### [A Little Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/chapters/ii-a-little-dinner)

Sir Francis Merton, Roger's uncle, orchestrates the mission details and provides financial backing.

### [XIX: Our Morning Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/chapters/xix-our-morning-call)

Stays overnight, observes the narrator's transformation, and approves of his marriage intentions.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters