# Daniel Povey — The Old Wives’ Tale character guide

> Daniel Povey in The Old Wives’ Tale by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Daniel, Mrs. Daniel Povey, the great Daniel, Cousin Daniel

**First appearance:** 0013-ii-christmas-and-the-future

## Who they are

Samuel Povey's brother; a successful businessman in London.

## Relationships

### [Samuel Povey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/samuel_povey)

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Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's disapproval.

### [Samuel Povey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/samuel_povey)

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Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's disapproval.

### [Samuel Povey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/characters/samuel_povey)

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Cousins with a strained relationship due to Daniel's reckless behavior and Samuel's disapproval.

## In the story

### [Another Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_old_wives_tale_se/chapters/v-another-crime)

The condemned man, awaiting execution; Samuel works tirelessly for his reprieve.

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