# Suzanne Blair — The Man in the Brown Suit character guide > Suzanne Blair in The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Suzanne, Clever Suzanne **First appearance:** 0006-iv ## Who they are A charming, married, irrepressibly nosy shipboard companion who turns Anne's wild hunches into actual detective work. ## In the story ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/ix) The Hon. Mrs. Clarence Blair, a well-known society lady, befriends Anne on deck and helps her feel better. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xi) Mrs. Blair nicknames Anne 'gipsy girl,' discusses the voyage, and mentions a steward returning a roll of films to her cabin during the night. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xii) Mrs. Clarence Blair; one of the few women Sir Eustace enjoys talking to; has a sense of humor. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xiii) Refuses to dress up, expresses desire to go to Rhodesia, asks about diamond thefts. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xiv) Listens to Anne's story, helps decipher the note, and provides background on Nadina and the international criminal organization. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xv) Identifies the diamonds as genuine, speculates on the mystery, and encourages Anne to share her feelings. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvi) Discusses strategy with Anne and plans to use Sir Eustace's invitation to travel to Rhodesia. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xvii) Mentioned as having accepted Pedler's invitation to Rhodesia; she also thought Colonel Race was invited. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xviii) Interacts with Anne in the hotel, discusses Pagett's black eye, and later leaves to lunch with friends. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xix) Mentioned by Anne as a friend who knows her whereabouts, though she is not present. ### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xx) Suzanne agrees to watch Sir Eustace and Colonel Race, helps Anne with her plan to pretend to leave for Durban. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxi) Suzanne is on the observation platform with Colonel Race; she says nothing but her eyes ask many questions. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxii) Traveling with the group; takes photographs from the train and buys wooden animals with Anne. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiii) Travels with Anne; discusses Pagett's guilt and argues that his sinister face makes him unlikely to be a criminal. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxiv) Travels with Anne, comments on Anne's fey mood, and discusses the safety of the diamonds. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxv) Mentioned as Anne's friend who would be anxious about her disappearance. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxvii) Mentioned as having held the diamonds; Anne is to stay with her and await instructions. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxviii) Bursts into Pedler's room in distress after finding Anne missing; later changes her attitude toward Race and entrusts Pedler with two wooden boxes. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxix) Sends a telegram to Pedler confirming Anne's safety in Kimberley. ### [Chapter: The Telegram and Pagett's Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxx) Joins Anne in Kimberley, expresses doubts about Harry, discusses the diamonds and her husband Clarence. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxiii) Mentioned as having hidden the diamonds in the giraffe and kept in communication with Harry and Race. ### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxv) Greets Anne in Cape Town and helps plan the trousseau and wedding. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/chapters/xxxvi) Writes a letter to Anne, calling them 'lunatics in love,' sending frying pans and pâté as a wedding gift, and later cabling congratulations on the birth of Anne's son. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_man_in_the_brown_suit_se/characters/suzanne_blair - 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