The Seven Dials Mystery · Character

Loraine Wade

Gerald Wade's devoted sister, who trades grief for resolve and insists on helping hunt the people who killed the only family she had.

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Also known as Miss Loraine, Loraine, Miss Wade, Wade, Miss Loraine Wade

First appearance: i on early rising

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

Receives the news of Gerry's death with shock and courage; asks to be alone before coming to Chimneys.

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Loraine is the small, alight-faced girl who opened her brother's letter by mistake and can still recall its list of names and dates. When Jimmy tries to shield her from the Seven Dials danger, she refuses flatly, invoking Gerry as the dearest and kindest brother any girl ever had. Her memory of that letter and her refusal to be sidelined make her both a witness and a participant in the early investigation.

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Bundle Brent
friendship · positive
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the… How this plays out →
Jimmy Thesiger
romantic · positive
Jimmy Thesiger
romantic · positive
Bundle Brent
friendship · positive
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the… How this plays out →
Bundle Brent
friendship · positive
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the… How this plays out →
Jimmy Thesiger
romantic · positive

Bundle Brent
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the mystery.
Jimmy Thesiger
Jimmy is romantically interested in Loraine Wade, though their relationship is complicated by the plot.
Jimmy Thesiger
Jimmy is romantically interested in Loraine Wade, though their relationship is complicated by the plot.
Bundle Brent
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the mystery.
Bundle Brent
Bundle is protective and friendly toward Loraine Wade, a young woman caught up in the mystery.
Jimmy Thesiger
Jimmy is romantically interested in Loraine Wade, though their relationship is complicated by the plot.

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See Loraine Wade in i on early rising

In the story

Loraine Wade appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Joke That Failed
Receives the news of Gerry's death with shock and courage; asks to be alone before coming to Chimneys.
A Letter
Mentioned as the recipient of Gerry Wade's letter, which warns her to forget about the Seven Dials matter.
VII: Bundle Pays a Call
Loraine is found waiting in Jimmy Thesiger's sitting room. She is in mourning and reveals her suspicion that Gerry Wade was murdered, linking the deaths to the 'Seven Dials'.
Visitors for Jimmy
Brings Gerry's letter to Jimmy and recounts Gerry's mention of a secret society; determined to avenge her brother.
Plans
Agrees to stay out of the investigation, but Bundle doubts her sincerity.
X: Bundle Visits Scotland Yard
Mentioned in the context of her earlier conversation with Jimmy Thesiger; Bundle references her claim that Gerald Wade never took sleeping mixtures.
XV: The Inquest
Jimmy calls her after the inquest to warn her about the danger and express concern.
The Recovery of the Formula
Reveals she secretly followed the group and bought a pistol; catches the thrown formula packet and is credited with its recovery.
The Countess Radzky’s Story
Mentioned as being looked after by Jimmy; present during the Countess's recovery.
XXIV: Bundle Wonders
Mentioned indirectly as part of the house-party context; not directly featured in this chapter.
Jimmy Lays His Plans
Refuses Jimmy's marriage proposal, insisting on finishing the investigation first; agrees to go to Chimneys with Bundle to keep an eye on her.
Mainly About Golf
Has been staying at Chimneys and is praised by Lord Caterham for her golfing interest.
XXVIII: Suspicions
Accompanies Bundle, participates in clock golf, and helps discuss the implications of the glove and Sir Oswald's left-handedness.
Singular Behaviour of George Lomax
Mentioned as being with Bundle at Chimneys.
XXX: An Urgent Summons
Accompanies Bundle to London, helps with Alfred, and provides smelling salts and brandy.
Battle Explains
Exposed as Jimmy Thesiger's devoted accomplice, who passed on information and participated in the crimes; described as having 'bad blood.'

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