# Bill Eversleigh — The Secret of Chimneys character guide

> Bill Eversleigh in The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Bill, Mr. Bill Eversleigh, Eversleigh

**First appearance:** 0006-v-first-night-in-london

## Snapshot

A cheerful, well-connected young man-about-town and Lomax's secretary, whose easy charm and loyalty to Anthony Cade make him a useful ally in a tight spot.

## Who they are

Bill Eversleigh is the kind of affable young man who knows everyone and is trusted by most, serving as George Lomax's secretary while privately finding his employer as tiresome as everyone else does. He is drawn into the Chimneys affair not by ambition but by friendship and a taste for excitement, and his willingness to help Anthony Cade navigate the tangled social world of the house party proves quietly invaluable. He represents the lighter side of a story that grows steadily darker.

## Relationships

### [Virginia Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/virginia_revel)

_romantic_

Bill is a devoted and somewhat hapless suitor to Virginia, who treats him with fondness but not serious romantic interest.

### [Virginia Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/virginia_revel)

_romantic_

Bill is a devoted and somewhat hapless suitor to Virginia, who treats him with fondness but not serious romantic interest.

### [Virginia Revel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/characters/virginia_revel)

_romantic_

Bill is a devoted and somewhat hapless suitor to Virginia, who treats him with fondness but not serious romantic interest.

## In the story

### [Anxiety in High Places](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/iii-anxiety-in-high-places)

Mentioned as a useful member of the house party, a decent shot whom Bundle likes.

### [IV: Introducing a Very Charming Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/iv-introducing-a-very-charming-lady)

Delivers Lomax's message to Virginia, pretending her phone is out of order to spend time with her.

### [First Night in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/v-first-night-in-london)

Mistakenly reports the arrival date of the Granarth Castle due to his mispronunciation, causing George Lomax's plans to be flawed.

### [A Dead Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/viii-a-dead-man)

Virginia tries to call him for help but learns he has already left for Chimneys.

### [A Midnight Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xvii-a-midnight-adventure)

Exhausted from Lomax's demands, woken by Virginia, struggles with the intruder in the dark.

### [Second Midnight Adventure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xviii-second-midnight-adventure)

Part of the night watch; his sneeze alerts the intruder.

### [Secret History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xix-secret-history)

Assists with refreshments and expresses indignation at the blackmail letters.

### [Mr. Isaacstein’s Suitcase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxi-mr-isaacstein-s-suitcase)

Proposes to Virginia again; accompanies her and Lemoine; helps return the suitcase to Isaacstein's car.

### [The 13th of October (Continued.)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxvii-the-13th-of-october-continued)

Doubts Anthony will show up and discusses King Victor's reputation with others before Anthony's arrival.

### [Sundry Details](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_chimneys_se/chapters/xxxi-sundry-details)

Makes a romantic telephone call, humming a tune.

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