# Alexander Burnett — The Spy in Black character guide

> Alexander Burnett in The Spy in Black by J. Storer Clouston.

**Role:** 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:** 0008-ii-the-chauffeur

## Who they are

A clergyman whose identity is used by another character.

## In the story

### [I: The Pleasant Stranger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/chapters/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.

### [Mr. Drummond's Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/chapters/iv-mr-drummond-s-visitor)

The minister and friend of Drummond, who was attacked and found in the water, now recovering but lightheaded.

### [On the Mail Boat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/chapters/v-on-the-mail-boat)

A clergyman with a commanding presence; his clerical appearance seems incongruous, and his identity is questioned by Eileen.

### [II: Tiel’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_spy_in_black_se/chapters/ii-tiel-s-story)

The real minister whose identity Tiel assumes; he is murdered by Tiel and Schumann.

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