The Seven Dials Mystery · Character

George Lomax

A pompous Foreign Office Under Secretary known as 'Codders,' who quotes his own speeches and collects promising young men for his house parties.

supporting

Also known as George, Lomax, Mr. Lomax, Codders

First appearance: i on early rising

As a supporting figure in The Seven Dials Mystery, George Lomax is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as having received a warning letter from Seven Dials, which he is taking to Scotland Yard.

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George Lomax first appears in 0000 i on early rising.

With Bundle Brent (social): Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure. With Lord Caterham (social): George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality. With Bundle Brent (social): Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure.

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Bundle Brent
social · negative
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and… How this plays out →
Lord Caterham
social · negative
Bundle Brent
social · negative
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and… How this plays out →
Lord Caterham
social · negative
Bundle Brent
social · negative
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and… How this plays out →
Lord Caterham
social · negative

Bundle Brent
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure.
Lord Caterham
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.
Bundle Brent
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure.
Lord Caterham
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.
Bundle Brent
Bundle tolerates the pompous and officious George Lomax as a tiresome acquaintance and political figure.
Lord Caterham
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.

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See George Lomax in i on early rising

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George Lomax appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Seven Dials Again
Mentioned as having received a warning letter from Seven Dials, which he is taking to Scotland Yard.
Plans
Receives a warning letter from Seven Dials and is hosting a house party that the group plans to infiltrate.
X: Bundle Visits Scotland Yard
Mentioned as having visited Superintendent Battle about a threatening letter written from Seven Dials.
The House Party at the Abbey
Hosts the house party, welcomes Bundle, and announces Mrs. Macatta's cancellation due to mumps.
XXIII: Superintendent Battle in Charge
Questions Battle's conclusions and expresses distress at the possibility of a servant being involved.
XXIV: Bundle Wonders
Mistakes Bundle's interest for genuine and offers to mentor her in politics; presses her hand and discusses forming her 'budding mind.'
Singular Behaviour of George Lomax
Visits Lord Caterham to formally ask for Bundle's hand in marriage, praising her intellect and suitability for his career.
XXX: An Urgent Summons
Proposes to Bundle and leaves a note expressing his continued hopes.
Lord Caterham Approves
Mentioned as a potential suitor that Bundle is not marrying.

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