# Sir Eustace Pedler — The Man in the Brown Suit character guide > Sir Eustace Pedler in The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Sir Eustace, Pedler, Eustace, Eustace Pedler **First appearance:** 0003-i ## Who they are A pompous, work-loathing MP whose empty Marlow house becomes a murder scene and whose African errand turns quietly treacherous. ## Relationships ### [Anne Beddingfeld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/anne_beddingfeld) _professional_ Anne works as Sir Eustace's secretary, but their relationship is marked by suspicion and hidden agendas. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _professional_ Pagett is Sir Eustace's devoted but often overbearing secretary and assistant. ### [Harry Rayburn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/harry_rayburn) _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) _professional_ Colonel Race and Sir Eustace interact as fellow travelers and gentlemen, but Race secretly investigates him. ### [Nadina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/nadina) _psychological_ Nadina manipulates Sir Eustace, using her charm to further her own criminal schemes. ### [Mr. Chichester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/mr_chichester) _professional_ Mr. Chichester is a quiet, unassuming employee of Sir Eustace, handling minor tasks. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _professional_ Pagett is Sir Eustace's devoted but often overbearing secretary and assistant. ### [Anne Beddingfeld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/anne_beddingfeld) _professional_ Anne works as Sir Eustace's secretary, but their relationship is marked by suspicion and hidden agendas. ### [Anne Beddingfeld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/anne_beddingfeld) _professional_ Anne works as Sir Eustace's secretary, but their relationship is marked by suspicion and hidden agendas. ### [Guy Pagett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/guy_pagett) _professional_ Pagett is Sir Eustace's devoted but often overbearing secretary and assistant. ### [Colonel Race](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/colonel_race) _professional_ Colonel Race and Sir Eustace interact as fellow travelers and gentlemen, but Race secretly investigates him. ### [Harry Rayburn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/harry_rayburn) _rivalry_ Harry is pursued by Sir Eustace's associates due to a misunderstanding involving a murder and a stolen diamond. ## In the story ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/iii) Owner of the Mill House where the murdered woman was found; mentioned as wintering on the Riviera. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned as the owner of the Mill House, whose gardener's wife acted as caretaker. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/vi) Sir Eustace is the owner of the Mill House; he returned from Cannes after the murder and his secretary arranged for the lodge keepers to stay. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as the possible owner of an old roll of films that might have been in the cupboard. ### [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) Narrator of the chapter; a comfort-loving MP who reluctantly becomes involved in a murder case and a secret mission to South Africa. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/ix) Mentioned as the intended occupant of cabin 17, but does not appear in person. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xi) Sir Eustace picks up a piece of paper dropped by Mr. Chichester, causing the latter great agitation, and jokes about Mr. Pagett's possible dark deeds in Florence. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xii) Narrates the chapter via diary; comments on ship life, Pagett's worries, and other passengers. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xiii) Wears a teddy bear costume, hosts the supper party, tells lion stories, and observes the evening's events. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xv) Mentioned as possibly being manipulated by Rayburn or Pagett; his reaction to Race's story is scrutinized. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvi) Mentioned as traveling to Cape Town and Rhodesia; his secretary Pagett is under suspicion. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvii) Narrates the chapter via diary; annoyed by Pagett's black eye and the intrigue surrounding Rayburn; delivers a blank letter to the prime minister; plans to go to Rhodesia and considers hiring Anne. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xx) Sir Eustace complains about Pagett and the murder at Mill House, offers Anne a secretary job, and mentions leaving Pagett behind in Cape Town. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxi) Sir Eustace is dictating to Miss Pettigrew in his private car; he greets Anne warmly and offers to hold her hand. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxii) Narrator of the chapter; grumbles about his secretaries, Race's popularity, and Anne's secret agenda. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiii) Travels with the party; Anne considers his influence over Pagett and his possible connection to the crime. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiv) In a bad temper, dislikes the wooden animals, and retires to his sitting room after dinner. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxv) Mentioned as part of the hotel party Anne was with before her fall. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxvii) Mentioned as dictating to Miss Pettigrew when Anne left the hotel. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxviii) Narrates the chapter via his diary; describes his travels, Anne's disappearance, and his plans to go to Johannesburg. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxix) Narrates the chapter from Johannesburg, interacts with Race and a government official, and receives news of Anne's safety. ### [Chapter: The Telegram and Pagett's Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxx) Mentioned as having the small diamond cases and as Pagett's employer; Pagett believes Sir Eustace knows his secret. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxi) Narrates the chapter from his diary; interacts with Pagett and visits a curio shop. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxii) Sir Eustace reveals himself as the criminal mastermind, confesses to Nadina's murder, and forces Anne to write a letter to lure Harry Rayburn. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxiii) Reveals he has had the diamonds all along, attempts to trap Harry, but is outmaneuvered and captured by Race. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxiv) Has escaped from custody; Anne secretly feels fondness for him despite his villainy. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxv) Mentioned as knowing Harry's true identity. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxvi) Writes from Bolivia, sends his diary to Anne, declares no malice, mentions a reserve fund, and sends a silver mug to Pagett's new child. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/sir_eustace_pedler - 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