The Napoleon of Notting Hill · Character

Mr. Lambert

A jovial, restless companion of Quin's idle days, whose casual dare sets the King's whole career of public clowning in motion.

supporting

Also known as Lambert, Wilfrid Lambert, Mr. Wilfrid Lambert

First appearance: i the mental condition of adam wayne

As a supporting figure in The Napoleon of Notting Hill, Mr. Lambert is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The other tall clerk who walks with Barker; shares in the confusion of Quin's antics.

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Lambert is the friend who taunts Quin into standing on his head in Kensington Gardens, never imagining the consequences of goading a man with nothing to lose. He is cheerfully irresponsible, more amused than alarmed by…

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Rivalry
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Notting Hill War Leaders
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Auberon Quin
social · ambivalent
Auberon Quin and Mr. How this plays out →
James Barker
professional · positive
Adam Wayne
rivalry · negative
Auberon Quin
social · ambivalent
Auberon Quin and Mr. How this plays out →
Auberon Quin
social · ambivalent
Auberon Quin and Mr. How this plays out →
James Barker
professional · positive
James Barker
professional · positive
Adam Wayne
rivalry · negative

Auberon Quin
Auberon Quin and Mr. Lambert are casual acquaintances within the political and social elite of the city.
James Barker
James Barker and Mr. Lambert are business and political allies, working together to oppose Wayne's rebellion.
Adam Wayne
Adam Wayne and Mr. Lambert are enemies in the district war, with Lambert opposing Wayne's cause.
Auberon Quin
Auberon Quin and Mr. Lambert are casual acquaintances within the political and social elite of the city.
Auberon Quin
Auberon Quin and Mr. Lambert are casual acquaintances within the political and social elite of the city.
James Barker
James Barker and Mr. Lambert are business and political allies, working together to oppose Wayne's rebellion.
James Barker
James Barker and Mr. Lambert are business and political allies, working together to oppose Wayne's rebellion.
Adam Wayne
Adam Wayne and Mr. Lambert are enemies in the district war, with Lambert opposing Wayne's cause.

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Mr. Lambert appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book I
The other tall clerk who walks with Barker; shares in the confusion of Quin's antics.
II: The Man in Green
A foolish youth with a nose that impoverishes his face, who candidly admits he cannot understand Quin or Barker's explanations.
The Hill of Humour
Grows impatient with Quin's nonsense, challenges him to do something genuinely funny, and is both amused and annoyed by the outcome.
The Charter of the Cities
Lambert is seen bewildered outside the King's apartments at the start of the chapter, caught in the commotion.
The Council of the Provosts
Accompanies Barker to the King's audience, observing the King's eccentric behavior.
III: The Great Army of South Kensington
Leads the yellow West Kensingtons, engages Wayne in combat, and is killed by Wayne's flagstaff spear. Later honored with a monument.

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