The Seven Dials Mystery · Character

Lord Caterham

Bundle's father, a genial peer who greets unwanted guests with exaggerated heartiness and would rather discuss golf swings than murder.

supporting

Also known as Caterham, dear Caterham

First appearance: i on early rising

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

Complains about the inconvenience of Gerald Wade's death and the inquest, and shares details about the alarm clocks with Bundle.

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Lord Caterham's instinct on hearing George Lomax has arrived is to claim gout, or death, and stay in bed. He chats amiably about his daughter's golf and her restlessness while George delivers solemn speeches about her brains and ambition that seem to describe a stranger. His comfortable bewilderment at the marriage plot and the murders alike provides the book's driest comedy and a fond counterweight to Bundle's energy.

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Bundle Brent
family · ambivalent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his… How this plays out →
George Lomax
social · negative
Bundle Brent
family · ambivalent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his… How this plays out →
Bundle Brent
family · ambivalent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his… How this plays out →
George Lomax
social · negative
George Lomax
social · negative

Bundle Brent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his desire for a quiet life.
George Lomax
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.
Bundle Brent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his desire for a quiet life.
Bundle Brent
Bundle is Lord Caterham's spirited and independent daughter, often clashing with his desire for a quiet life.
George Lomax
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.
George Lomax
George Lomax is a pompous political acquaintance of Lord Caterham, often imposing on his hospitality.

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Lord Caterham appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Letter
Complains about the inconvenience of Gerald Wade's death and the inquest, and shares details about the alarm clocks with Bundle.
V: The Man in the Road
Bundle's father; she tells him she is going to town; he declines to join her.
Seven Dials Again
Provides comic relief with his confusion about the events, but eventually recalls that George Lomax received a warning letter from Seven Dials.
XII: Inquiries at Chimneys
Bundle's father; mildly surprised by her visit, informs her about the upcoming inquest for Ronny Devereux.
Mainly About Golf
Obsessed with golf, discusses the game and praises Loraine's interest.
Singular Behaviour of George Lomax
Startled by George's visit, reluctantly agrees to let George propose to Bundle, then discusses the situation with Bill.
XXX: An Urgent Summons
Discusses George's proposal with Bundle and reads George's note.
Lord Caterham Approves
Initially misunderstands Bundle's news, then approves of her marriage to Bill Eversleigh.

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