# Harry Rayburn — The Man in the Brown Suit character guide > Harry Rayburn in The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Henry, Rayburn, Harry, Mr. Rayburn **First appearance:** 0005-iii ## Who they are Sir Eustace's newest secretary, hired on the strength of a letter that turns out to be blank, and gone before anyone can ask. ## Relationships ### [Anne Beddingfeld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/anne_beddingfeld) _romantic_ Anne and Harry share a romantic attraction, though their relationship is complicated by danger and deception. ### [Sir Eustace Pedler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/sir_eustace_pedler) _rivalry_ Harry is pursued by Sir Eustace's associates due to a misunderstanding involving a murder and a stolen diamond. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _rivalry_ Pagett actively works against Harry, viewing him as a criminal and a threat to Sir Eustace. ### [Colonel Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/colonel_race) _friendship_ Colonel Race eventually allies with Harry after realizing he is innocent and shares common goals. ### [Nadina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/nadina) _rivalry_ Harry is hunted by Nadina, who is involved in the conspiracy that frames him. ### [Anne Beddingfeld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/anne_beddingfeld) _romantic_ Anne and Harry share a romantic attraction, though their relationship is complicated by danger and deception. ### [Colonel Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/colonel_race) _friendship_ Colonel Race eventually allies with Harry after realizing he is innocent and shares common goals. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _rivalry_ Pagett actively works against Harry, viewing him as a criminal and a threat to Sir Eustace. ### [Sir Eustace Pedler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/sir_eustace_pedler) _rivalry_ Harry is pursued by Sir Eustace's associates due to a misunderstanding involving a murder and a stolen diamond. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _rivalry_ Pagett actively works against Harry, viewing him as a criminal and a threat to Sir Eustace. ### [Sir Eustace Pedler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/sir_eustace_pedler) _rivalry_ Harry is pursued by Sir Eustace's associates due to a misunderstanding involving a murder and a stolen diamond. ### [Colonel Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/colonel_race) _friendship_ Colonel Race eventually allies with Harry after realizing he is innocent and shares common goals. ## In the story ### [The Man in the Brown Suit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/the-man-in-the-brown-suit) The man in the brown suit who is seen at the tube station and later becomes a suspect. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/vi) The young man who visited the Mill House shortly before the murder; described as tall, clean-shaven, with a shiny chin and light eyes, looking upset and excited. ### [VIII (Extracts from the diary of Sir Eustace Pedler, M.P.)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/viii) A mysterious young man sent by Milray to accompany Pedler as a second secretary, hinting at danger and intrigue. ### [The Midnight Intruder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/x) The wounded man who bursts into Anne's cabin seeking refuge; he is hostile and ungrateful but acknowledges a debt. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xiii) Appears in the doorway during the diamond story, looks pale and shocked, then abruptly leaves. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xiv) Recognized by Anne as Sir Eustace's secretary and the man who was stabbed and sought shelter in her cabin. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xv) Identified by Suzanne as the likely 'man in the brown suit'; Anne defends him and declares her love. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvi) Rescues Anne from Pagett's attack and is surprised to find Pagett is the assailant. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvii) Suspected by Pagett of being the midnight prowler and the 'man in the brown suit'; has vanished after the ship's arrival. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xviii) Apologizes to Anne on deck and warns her about the dangerous men pursuing her; reveals he is the 'man in the brown suit.' ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxii) The 'man in the brown suit' whom Anne is tracking; Pedler speculates he may be disguised on the train. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiii) Marked as the scapegoat for the murder; Anne decides to help him by appearing to be against him. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiv) Sends a note to Anne asking her to meet him at the palm gully clearing; is hunted and in hiding. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxv) Rescues Anne and cares for her; struggles with his feelings for her and his determination to protect her from his dangerous life. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxvi) Narrates his backstory, including the diamond robbery, his pursuit of Carton, and finding Nadina dead. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxvii) Listens to Anne's account, analyzes the Colonel's identity, plans Anne's escape, and leads the defense against the attackers. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxix) Identified by Race as Harry Rayburn alias Harry Lucas; he escaped from the island and is wanted by authorities. ### [Chapter: The Telegram and Pagett's Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxx) Defended by Anne; sends a telegram instructing Anne to proceed to Johannesburg. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxi) Spotted by Pagett crossing the street and entering a curio shop with Miss Pettigrew. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxii) Harry is the target of Sir Eustace's scheme; Anne writes a letter instructing him to bring the diamonds to a curio shop. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxiii) Lured into a trap but turns the tables with Anne's hidden revolver, refusing to let Sir Eustace escape. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxiv) Revealed to actually be John Harold Eardsley; has been distant and constrained with Anne. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxv) Revealed as Sir Laurence Eardsley; confesses his fear of wealth and his plan to remain as Lucas; impulsively asks Anne to flee with him. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxvi) Living with Anne on the island, furious at Sir Eustace, and now a father to their son who digs in the earth. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/harry_rayburn - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters