The Powerhouse · Character

Unknown Narrator

A rising barrister and reluctant detective who narrates the affair, matching wits with a criminal artist who hides in plain sight among London's best clubs.

major

Also known as yourself, Your, right—you, your, mine

First appearance: the powerhouse

As a major figure in The Powerhouse, Unknown Narrator is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The editor who narrates the preface and records Leithen's story.

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With Bill Docker (professional): Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the narrator closely observing and interacting with him as a subject of study. With Ethel Pitt-Heron (social): Ethel Pitt-Heron is a socialite or acquaintance who interacts with the narrator in the context of Docker's social circle. With Tommy Deloraine (social): Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the narrator in Docker's orbit.

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Professional
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Character groups

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Central Conspiracy Circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Bill Docker
professional · ambivalent
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the… How this plays out →
Ethel Pitt-Heron
social · ambivalent
Tommy Deloraine
social · positive
Macgillivray
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Docker
family · ambivalent
Pavia Lumley
social · ambivalent
Stagg
professional · ambivalent
Bill Docker
professional · ambivalent
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the… How this plays out →
Bill Docker
professional · ambivalent
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the… How this plays out →
Mr. Docker
family · ambivalent
Ethel Pitt-Heron
social · ambivalent
Pavia Lumley
social · ambivalent

Bill Docker
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the narrator closely observing and interacting with him as a subject of study.
Ethel Pitt-Heron
Ethel Pitt-Heron is a socialite or acquaintance who interacts with the narrator in the context of Docker's social circle.
Tommy Deloraine
Tommy Deloraine is a younger man, possibly a friend or protégé, who interacts with the narrator in Docker's orbit.
Macgillivray
Macgillivray is likely a subordinate or employee of Docker, interacting with the narrator in a professional capacity.
Mr. Docker
Mr. Docker is likely Bill Docker's father or a close relative, interacting with the narrator in a familial context.
Pavia Lumley
Pavia Lumley is a relative or associate of Andrew Lumley, interacting with the narrator socially.
Stagg
Stagg is a subordinate or employee, possibly a foreman or assistant, interacting with the narrator in a work context.
Bill Docker
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the narrator closely observing and interacting with him as a subject of study.
Bill Docker
Bill Docker is a powerful industrialist and the central figure of the story, with the narrator closely observing and interacting with him as a subject of study.
Mr. Docker
Mr. Docker is likely Bill Docker's father or a close relative, interacting with the narrator in a familial context.
Ethel Pitt-Heron
Ethel Pitt-Heron is a socialite or acquaintance who interacts with the narrator in the context of Docker's social circle.
Pavia Lumley
Pavia Lumley is a relative or associate of Andrew Lumley, interacting with the narrator socially.

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