# Richard Frobisher — The Old Man in the Corner character guide

> Richard Frobisher in The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Richard Frobisher

**First appearance:** 0037-xxxvi-the-end

## Who they are

A man whose mysterious death is investigated.

## Relationships

### [Polly Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/polly_burton)

_romantic_

Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner.

### [Polly Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/polly_burton)

_romantic_

Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner.

### [Polly Burton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/characters/polly_burton)

_romantic_

Polly Burton and Richard Frobisher are engaged or romantically involved, with Richard being a supportive partner.

## In the story

### [The Mysterious Death in Percy Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-mysterious-death-in-percy-street)

Mentioned as Polly's jealous friend who dislikes her spending time with the old man; he argues with her about the case's possible solutions.

### [XXXVI: The End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_man_in_the_corner_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-end)

Marries Polly Burton at the end of the chapter.

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