# Duke of Saxonsteade — The Paradise Mystery character guide

> Duke of Saxonsteade in The Paradise Mystery by J. S. Fletcher.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Duke, Saxonsteade

**First appearance:** 0000-i-only-the-guardian

## Who they are

A nobleman referenced in the plot.

## In the story

### [By Misadventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se/chapters/vi-by-misadventure)

The Duke testifies that he never knew Braden and can suggest no reason why Braden wished to see him, though he speculates about antiquarian or artistic interests.

### [Beforehand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se/chapters/xvi-beforehand)

The Duke is one of the five men searching near the tomb, indicating his personal interest in the buried items.

### [The Saxonsteade Arms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se/chapters/xxi-the-saxonsteade-arms)

Bryce intended to visit him to find Glassdale; the Duke is approachable and had received information about the stolen jewels from Glassdale.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se/characters/duke_of_saxonsteade
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_paradise_mystery_se/characters