# Mr. Leithen — The Powerhouse character guide

> Mr. Leithen in The Powerhouse by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leithen, yourself, your

**First appearance:** 0003-i-beginning-of-the-wild-goose-chase

## Who they are

A friend or colleague of the narrator, possibly a lawyer or advisor.

## In the story

### [Preface by the Editor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/preface-by-the-editor)

Present at the gathering; later writes down the story from his diary.

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

The protagonist and investigator, probing into Pitt-Heron's disappearance.

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

The narrator and barrister; becomes reluctantly drawn into the mystery after Tommy's confidence.

### [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 narrator and investigator, who begins connecting clues about Pitt-Heron's circle.

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

Narrator and protagonist; becomes actively involved in the mystery after finding Pitt-Heron's draft letter.

### [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)

Narrator and protagonist; feels alone and insignificant but resolves to stalk Lumley and warn Pitt-Heron.

### [I Take a Partner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/v-i-take-a-partner)

Narrator who resolves to fight Lumley, recruits Chapman, and endures surveillance.

### [VI: The Restaurant in Antioch Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/vi-the-restaurant-in-antioch-street)

Narrator and protagonist; works late at the Temple, goes to Rapaccini's expecting to meet Macgillivray, gets trapped, and is rescued by Chapman.

### [I Find Sanctuary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_powerhouse_se/chapters/vii-i-find-sanctuary)

Narrator and protagonist; orchestrates the delivery of evidence and seeks sanctuary at the Embassy.

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

Confronts Lumley directly, offering a deal to protect Pitt-Heron's reputation while threatening police action.

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

The narrator; reads of Lumley's death, attends the funeral, arranges Pitt-Heron's return, and later meets Tommy in his chambers.

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