The Midnight Guest · Character

Old Bruno

An elderly servant or retainer in the household.

minor

Also known as Bruno

Old Bruno shows up with force in XXVIII: Vera’s Warning. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The hound that escaped and followed the party to Lady Ringmar's house, causing a commotion.

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In XXVIII: Vera’s Warning: The hound that escaped and followed the party to Lady Ringmar's house, causing a commotion. Later, in XXIX: The…

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

Walter reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his investigation as he finally confronts Lord Ravenspu…

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XXVIII: Vera’s Warning
The hound that escaped and followed the party to Lady Ringmar's house, causing a commotion.
XXIX: The Message
Vera's dog, who appears and protects her from the stranger.
XXX: Lost
The hound who leads Walter and Ravenspur to Vera's location after finding her handkerchief.
A Missing Link
The bloodhound that accompanied Walter and Ravenspur; to be left with Perks.
Mother and Child
Mentioned as having led Vera's friends to the right spot, aiding in the signal.
An Unexpected Friend
Ravenspur's dog, who catches Stevens in the lane.

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