# Edward Skinner — The Old Man in the Corner character guide

> Edward Skinner in The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Edward Skinner, Skinner, Mr. Skinner

**First appearance:** 0036-xxxv-suicide-or-murder

## Who they are

A man suspected of murdering his wife.

## In the story

### [XXIV: An Unparalleled Outrage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xxiv-an-unparalleled-outrage)

The perpetrator charged with the 'Brighton Outrage,' who robbed and imprisoned Mr. Morton.

### [The Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xv-the-prisoner)

The prisoner accused of assaulting Mr. Morton and stealing £10,000; described as ordinary-looking, a 'City gent.'

### [XVI: A Sensation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xvi-a-sensation)

The accused who is exonerated by Morton's testimony and released on bail.

### [XXVII: Two Blackguards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xxvii-two-blackguards)

Skinner is identified as Morton's accomplice, who rented a room in Russell House and helped stage the assault.

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