# Neville Landless — The Mystery of Edwin Drood character guide

> Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Neville, Neville, Neville Landless, young Landless, Mr. Landless, Mr. Neville Landless

**First appearance:** 0005-vi-philanthropy-in-minor-canon-corner

## Who they are

Raised in Ceylon and burning with a temper he cannot govern, Neville arrives in Cloisterham already half in love with Rosa and half at war with Edwin.

## Relationships

### [Septimus Crisparkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/septimus_crisparkle)

_friendship_

Crisparkle acts as Neville's mentor and defender, guiding him through the suspicion surrounding Edwin's disappearance.

### [John Jasper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/john_jasper)

_rivalry_

Jasper despises Neville for his closeness to Rosa and frames him for Edwin's murder, creating a bitter enmity.

### [Edwin Drood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/edwin_drood)

_rivalry_

Edwin and Neville initially clash over Rosa, but later reconcile and become friends before Edwin's disappearance.

### [Helena Landless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/helena_landless)

_family_

Helena is Neville's twin sister, fiercely protective and loyal, sharing a deep bond and mutual support.

### [Septimus Crisparkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/septimus_crisparkle)

_friendship_

Crisparkle acts as Neville's mentor and defender, guiding him through the suspicion surrounding Edwin's disappearance.

### [John Jasper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/john_jasper)

_rivalry_

Jasper despises Neville for his closeness to Rosa and frames him for Edwin's murder, creating a bitter enmity.

### [Septimus Crisparkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/septimus_crisparkle)

_friendship_

Crisparkle acts as Neville's mentor and defender, guiding him through the suspicion surrounding Edwin's disappearance.

### [Helena Landless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/helena_landless)

_family_

Helena is Neville's twin sister, fiercely protective and loyal, sharing a deep bond and mutual support.

### [Edwin Drood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/edwin_drood)

_rivalry_

Edwin and Neville initially clash over Rosa, but later reconcile and become friends before Edwin's disappearance.

### [Helena Landless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/helena_landless)

_family_

Helena is Neville's twin sister, fiercely protective and loyal, sharing a deep bond and mutual support.

### [John Jasper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/john_jasper)

_rivalry_

Jasper despises Neville for his closeness to Rosa and frames him for Edwin's murder, creating a bitter enmity.

### [Edwin Drood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/characters/edwin_drood)

_rivalry_

Edwin and Neville initially clash over Rosa, but later reconcile and become friends before Edwin's disappearance.

## In the story

### [Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/vi-philanthropy-in-minor-canon-corner)

One of the two pupils sent to Minor Canon Corner; he is present at the dinner.

### [VII: More Confidences Than One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/vii-more-confidences-than-one)

Confides in Mr. Crisparkle about his miserable past, his hatred, and his desire for reform.

### [VIII: Daggers Drawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/viii-daggers-drawn)

Sensitive and quick-tempered, feeling insulted by Edwin's casual treatment of his betrothal and his sister.

### [IX: Birds in the Bush](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/ix-birds-in-the-bush)

The subject of the rumor spreading through the Nuns' House, involving a quarrel with Edwin Drood.

### [X: Smoothing the Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/x-smoothing-the-way)

Resists apologizing, feeling that Jasper maligns him and that submission would be false.

### [When Shall These Three Meet Again?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/xiv-when-shall-these-three-meet-again)

Prepares for a trip, packs a knapsack and a heavy walking-stick, and leaves early in the morning.

### [XV: Impeached](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/xv-impeached)

Brought before Mr. Sapsea to make a voluntary statement; he is suspected of Edwin's disappearance and is bowed down with horror and amazement.

### [XVI: Devoted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/xvi-devoted)

Though not present, his character is central to Crisparkle's internal conflict and Jasper's suspicions.

### [XVII: Philanthropy, Professional and Unprofessional](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/xvii-philanthropy-professional-and-unprofessional)

Living in retreat in London, Neville is worn and haggard, but is encouraged by Mr. Crisparkle's visit and support.

### [XIX: Shadow on the Sundial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_of_edwin_drood_se/chapters/xix-shadow-on-the-sundial)

Referenced as the object of Jasper's vengeance, accused of being a rival and in deadly peril.

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