The Spy in Black · Character
Alexander Burnett
A clergyman whose identity is used by another character.
minor
Also known as the Rev. Alexander Burnett, Alec Burnett, The Rev. Alex. Burnett, Mr. Alexander Burnett, the good Mr. Burnett, the real Burnett, the late Mr. Burnett, Alexander
First appearance: ii the chauffeur
Alexander Burnett shows up with force in I: The Pleasant Stranger. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The modest, publicity-avoiding minister who is drawn into a seemingly providential opportunity to apply for a vacant parish in the Windy Isles after a chance encounter with a…
Alexander Burnett first appears in 0008 ii the chauffeur.
In I: The Pleasant Stranger: The modest, publicity-avoiding minister who is drawn into a seemingly providential opportunity to apply for a vacant parish in the Windy Isles after a chance encounter with a stranger.
Later, in Mr. Drummond's Visitor: The minister and friend of Drummond, who was attacked and found in the water, now recovering but lightheaded.
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See Alexander Burnett in ii the chauffeur