# John Brown — The Perpetual Curate character guide

> John Brown in The Perpetual Curate by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John, Brown, the inexorable John Brown

**First appearance:** 0015-xiv

## Who they are

A stern figure, possibly a tradesman or official.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxxiv)

Lawyer consulted by Frank about the Wodehouse property and Frank's own slander case; agrees to attend the investigation.

### [XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perpetual_curate_se/chapters/xxxvii)

The faithful servant, expresses loyalty to the ladies and hints at seeking a position with a friend of the family.

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