The Seven Dials Mystery · Character

Ronny Devereux

A charming, well-connected young man whose death at a shooting party is quietly arranged to look like a local lad's stray rifle.

supporting

Also known as Ronny, Ronald Devereux, Mr. Ronald Devereux, Mr. Devereux

First appearance: I: On Early Rising

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

Handsomely offers to buy an extra alarm clock for Pongo (Rupert Bateman) and participates in the prank planning.

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Ronny Devereux appears in The Seven Dials Mystery as supporting figure.

Ronny Devereux first appears in 0000 i on early rising.

With Jimmy Thesiger (friendship): Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved in the mystery. With Jimmy Thesiger (friendship): Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved in the mystery. With Jimmy Thesiger (friendship): Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved in the mystery.

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Jimmy Thesiger
friendship · positive
Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved… How this plays out →
Jimmy Thesiger
friendship · positive
Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved… How this plays out →
Jimmy Thesiger
friendship · positive
Jimmy and Ronny Devereux are close friends and fellow members of the social set involved… How this plays out →

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See Ronny Devereux in I: On Early Rising

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Ronny Devereux appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: On Early Rising
Handsomely offers to buy an extra alarm clock for Pongo (Rupert Bateman) and participates in the prank planning.
Concerning Alarm Clocks
Has the room next to Gerald Wade; reports on Wade's sleeping and helps with the clock placement.
III: The Joke That Failed
Insists on telling Loraine about Gerry's death; acts secretive and refuses to voice suspicions to the doctor; seen emerging from Gerry's room.
Seven Dials Again
Dies from a gunshot wound after stumbling onto the road; his last words include a mention of Seven Dials.
VII: Bundle Pays a Call
Ronny is mentioned as having been killed; Bundle informs Loraine of his death, and Loraine connects it to Gerry Wade's death and the 'Seven Dials'.
Visitors for Jimmy
Reported shot dead; had hinted to Jimmy about foul play in Gerry's death and tried to send a message about Seven Dials.
Plans
Mentioned as having suspected the Seven Dials after Gerald's death.
The Meeting of the Seven Dials
Mentioned in the context of the upcoming inquest for his death, which the society has arranged to cover up.
XV: The Inquest
His death is the subject of the inquest; his last words 'Seven Dials. Tell Jimmy Thesiger' are recalled.
XVIII: Jimmy’s Adventures
Mentioned as another young man who died, contributing to Jimmy's uneasy thoughts.

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See Ronny Devereux in I: On Early Rising