# Charles Lavender — The Old Man in the Corner character guide

> Charles Lavender in The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lavender, old Lavender

**First appearance:** 0029-xxviii-the-regent-s-park-murder

## Who they are

An old man whose death is investigated.

## Relationships

### [Lord Arthur Skelmerton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lord_arthur_skelmerton)

_professional_

Charles Lavender and Lord Arthur Skelmerton are often co-conspirators or associates in criminal enterprises.

### [Lord Arthur Skelmerton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lord_arthur_skelmerton)

_professional_

Charles Lavender and Lord Arthur Skelmerton are often co-conspirators or associates in criminal enterprises.

### [Lord Arthur Skelmerton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/lord_arthur_skelmerton)

_professional_

Charles Lavender and Lord Arthur Skelmerton are often co-conspirators or associates in criminal enterprises.

## In the story

### [VII: The York Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/vii-the-york-mystery)

Victim of the murder, a well-known bookmaker.

### [VIII: The Capital Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/viii-the-capital-charge)

Deceased bookmaker; victim of stabbing.

### [IX: A Brokenhearted Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/ix-a-brokenhearted-woman)

The murdered bookmaker; his conversation with Lord Arthur and subsequent calm after Lady Arthur's arrival are key to the analysis.

## Links

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