# Mr. Routh — The Powerhouse character guide

> Mr. Routh in The Powerhouse by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Routh, the sorrowful Mr. Routh

**First appearance:** 0008-vi-the-restaurant-in-antioch-street

## Who they are

A sorrowful figure connected to the Pitt-Heron affair.

## In the story

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

Former union leader who embezzled funds and is linked to the Powerhouse.

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

Photograph of Routh is found in the private room, linking the restaurant to his former activities.

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