# Mr. Deacon — The Murders in Praed Street character guide

> Mr. Deacon in The Murders in Praed Street by John Rhode.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Deacon

**First appearance:** 0001-i-the-street

## Who they are

A character mentioned in the narrative.

## In the story

### [Corfe Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/xvi-corfe-castle)

Alias used by Dr. Priestley at the inn; interacts with the landlord.

### [XVII: The Clay-Pit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/xvii-the-clay-pit)

Dr. Priestley is anxious to avoid any suspicion that Mr. Deacon is interested in the fate of the ex-convict.

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