# Charles Pitt-Heron — The Powerhouse character guide

> Charles Pitt-Heron in The Powerhouse by John Buchan.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Pitt - Heron, Charlie, Charles, old Charles

**First appearance:** 0002-the-powerhouse

## Who they are

A wealthy, sensitive gentleman whose sudden secretive dealings and abrupt flight abroad set the whole machinery of the mystery in motion.

## In the story

### [The Powerhouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/the-powerhouse)

The missing man, whose double life and hidden activities are central to the plot.

### [I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/i-beginning-of-the-wild-goose-chase)

Eccentric former adventurer who has vanished after secretive scientific work and contact with foreigners.

### [I First Hear of Mr. Andrew Lumley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/ii-i-first-hear-of-mr-andrew-lumley)

The missing man whose acquaintances with Lumley and Pavia are being uncovered.

### [III: Tells of a Midsummer Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/iii-tells-of-a-midsummer-night)

Absent but central; his draft letter reveals he fled under mortal fear, deepening the mystery.

### [IV: I Follow the Trail of the Super-Butler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/iv-i-follow-the-trail-of-the-super-butler)

The missing friend; Leithen reconstructs his story of initiation into Lumley's world and flight to the Pamirs.

### [The Powerhouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/viii-the-powerhouse)

Mentioned as the weak point in Leithen's armor; his past is the price of Lumley's escape.

### [Return of the Wild Geese](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/ix-return-of-the-wild-geese)

The wanderer whose return is arranged via a telegram about Lumley's death; his secret is preserved.

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