# Sir John Verinder — The Moonstone character guide

> Sir John Verinder in The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John Verinder, Sir John, the late Sir John, John, the late Sir John Verinder

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Deceased husband of Lady Verinder and father of Rachel.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/ii)

Late husband of Lady Verinder; described as an excellent man who thrived under his wife's management.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as the late Sir John, whose habit of agreeing with Lady Verinder Betteredge has adopted.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as approving Lady Verinder's stance against the Colonel.

### [First Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/first-narrative)

Mentioned as the late Sir John Verinder, Miss Clack's uncle.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moonstone_se/chapters/i)

Deceased; left everything to his wife in a simple will, drawn up by Mr. Bruff.

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