# John Hornby — The Red Thumbmark character guide

> John Hornby in The Red Thumbmark by R. Austin Freeman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. John Hornby, John

**First appearance:** 0001-the-red-thumbmark

## Who they are

Reuben's father, a businessman involved in the background.

## In the story

### [A Suspicious Accident](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/chapters/viii-a-suspicious-accident)

Mentioned as having financial difficulties from mining investments; considered a suspect in the robbery.

### [XV: The Fingerprint Experts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_red_thumbmark_se/chapters/xv-the-fingerprint-experts)

First witness for the prosecution, testifies about the diamond delivery and discovery of the theft and thumbprint.

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