# Evelyn Howard — The Mysterious Affair at Styles character guide

> Evelyn Howard in The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Miss Howard, Evie, Evelyn

**First appearance:** 0002-i-i-go-to-styles

## Who they are

Mrs. Inglethorp's blunt, devoted companion, whose abrupt departure from Styles just before the murder leaves behind more questions than anyone expected.

## Relationships

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Evelyn is a key witness and ally to Poirot, providing crucial information about the household and the victim.

### [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp)

_friendship_

Evelyn was Emily's longtime companion and friend, though they had a falling out shortly before the murder.

### [Alfred Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/alfred_inglethorp)

_rivalry_

Evelyn openly despises Alfred, accusing him of being a fortune hunter and suspecting him of murder.

### [John Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/john_cavendish)

_friendship_

Evelyn and John are allies in their distrust of Alfred, sharing information and suspicions.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Evelyn is a key witness and ally to Poirot, providing crucial information about the household and the victim.

### [John Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/john_cavendish)

_friendship_

Evelyn and John are allies in their distrust of Alfred, sharing information and suspicions.

### [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp)

_friendship_

Evelyn was Emily's longtime companion and friend, though they had a falling out shortly before the murder.

### [Hercule Poirot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/hercule_poirot)

_professional_

Evelyn is a key witness and ally to Poirot, providing crucial information about the household and the victim.

### [Alfred Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/alfred_inglethorp)

_rivalry_

Evelyn openly despises Alfred, accusing him of being a fortune hunter and suspecting him of murder.

### [John Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/john_cavendish)

_friendship_

Evelyn and John are allies in their distrust of Alfred, sharing information and suspicions.

### [Emily Inglethorp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/characters/emily_inglethorp)

_friendship_

Evelyn was Emily's longtime companion and friend, though they had a falling out shortly before the murder.

## In the story

### [I: I Go to Styles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/i-i-go-to-styles)

Mrs. Inglethorp's loyal companion, who quarrels with Alfred and leaves Styles, warning Hastings to protect Emily.

### [VI: The Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/vi-the-inquest)

Produces the letter from Mrs. Inglethorp written on the evening of the 17th.

### [Fresh Suspicions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/viii-fresh-suspicions)

Considered as a suspect but dismissed by Poirot due to lack of motive; her vehement hatred of Inglethorp is noted as unnatural.

### [The Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/x-the-arrest)

Brings Poirot a piece of brown paper found 'on top of the wardrobe,' which he uses to confirm a surmise.

### [XI: The Case for the Prosecution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysterious_affair_at_styles_se/chapters/xi-the-case-for-the-prosecution)

Mentioned as a witness; her testimony is referenced in the cross-examination.

## Links

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