The Powerhouse · Character
Tommy Deloraine
A restless Yorkshire squire and gadfly MP who abandons Westminster for Venezuela on a mysterious errand, leaving his friend Leithen a trail to follow.
supporting
Also known as Tommy, the sage Tommy, Whereupon Tommy
First appearance: I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose Chase
As a supporting figure in The Powerhouse, Tommy Deloraine is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Restless MP and friend; reveals Pitt-Heron's disappearance and his plan to pursue him to Moscow.
Tommy Deloraine first appears in 0003 i beginning of the wild goose chase.
With Unknown Narrator (social): Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the narrator in Docker's orbit. With Bill Docker (friendship): Bill Docker and Tommy Deloraine have a friendly, possibly mentor-like relationship, with Tommy being a younger companion. With Ethel Pitt-Heron (social): Ethel Pitt-Heron and Tommy Deloraine are social acquaintances, likely moving in the same high-society circles.
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Character Web
11 connectionsA slice of how Tommy Deloraine sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Conspiracy Circle
- Investigation and Victims
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the protagonist’s nervousness and indecision drop away, replaced by pride and o…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the… How this plays out →
- Bill Docker
friendship · positive
- Ethel Pitt-Heron
social · positive
- Bill Docker
friendship · positive
- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the… How this plays out →
- Ethel Pitt-Heron
social · positive
- Unknown Narrator
social · positive
Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the… How this plays out →
- Ethel Pitt-Heron
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Tommy Deloraine in I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose ChaseIn the story
Tommy Deloraine appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose Chase
- I First Hear of Mr. Andrew Lumley
- III: Tells of a Midsummer Night
- I Take a Partner
- The Powerhouse
- Return of the Wild Geese
Chapter companion notes
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See Tommy Deloraine in I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose Chase