# Mr. Hodge — The Mystery at Lilac Inn character guide

> Mr. Hodge in The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hodge

**First appearance:** 0013-xiv-new-information

## Who they are

A local businessman who may be involved in the mystery.

## Relationships

### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/characters/nancy_drew)

_professional_

Mr. Hodge is a local businessman or official who provides information or obstacles to Nancy.

### [Nancy Drew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/characters/nancy_drew)

_professional_

Mr. Hodge is a local businessman or official who provides information or obstacles to Nancy.

## In the story

### [XV: What Mr. Drew Learned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/xv-what-mr-drew-learned)

Reluctantly provides confidential information about Mary Mason's purchases to Carson Drew.

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