# Burton — The Mystery of 31, New Inn character guide

> Burton in The Mystery of 31, New Inn by R. Austin Freeman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Burton

**First appearance:** 0018-xvi-an-exposition-and-a-tragedy

## Who they are

A minor figure in the narrative.

## In the story

### [The Mysterious Patient](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_31_new_inn_se/chapters/i-the-mysterious-patient)

A chronic patient living near Thorndyke's chambers, whom Jervis plans to visit in order to have an excuse to consult Thorndyke.

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