The Square Emerald · Character

Anthony Druze

The Raytham butler — tall, double-chinned, unlined, and far too composed for a man who is merely serving tea.

supporting

Also known as Druze, Anthony

First appearance: I

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The butler, who served Lord Everreed and cashed the forged cheque; Peter Dawlish accused him of the crime.

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Druze moves through Lady Raytham's saloon with soft-footed precision, head bent to catch her slightest whisper, a quizzical smile never quite leaving his eyes. He is the household's most trusted servant and its most attentive observer, and the reader is invited to wonder what, exactly, he is watching for. His quiet presence at the edges of Lady Raytham's isolation anchors the novel's early atmosphere of domestic menace.

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Romantic
Other

Character groups

Druze family and associates
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Leslie Maughan
rivalry · negative
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or… How this plays out →
Princess Anita Bellini
romantic · ambivalent
Jane Raytham
rivalry · negative
Peter Dawlish
rivalry · negative
Leslie Maughan
rivalry · negative
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or… How this plays out →
Princess Anita Bellini
romantic · ambivalent
Jane Raytham
rivalry · negative
Leslie Maughan
rivalry · negative
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or… How this plays out →
Peter Dawlish
rivalry · negative
Jane Raytham
rivalry · negative
Peter Dawlish
rivalry · negative

Leslie Maughan
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or affections.
Princess Anita Bellini
Anthony and Princess Anita have a romantic relationship, with tension and attraction driving their interactions.
Jane Raytham
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.
Peter Dawlish
Anthony and Peter are rivals, frequently competing or clashing in their pursuits.
Leslie Maughan
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or affections.
Princess Anita Bellini
Anthony and Princess Anita have a romantic relationship, with tension and attraction driving their interactions.
Jane Raytham
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.
Leslie Maughan
Anthony and Leslie are rivals, often clashing in competition or conflict over goals or affections.
Peter Dawlish
Anthony and Peter are rivals, frequently competing or clashing in their pursuits.
Jane Raytham
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.
Peter Dawlish
Anthony and Peter are rivals, frequently competing or clashing in their pursuits.

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Anthony Druze appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
The butler, who served Lord Everreed and cashed the forged cheque; Peter Dawlish accused him of the crime.
II
The butler; announces Leslie's visit; described as pale and twitching; Leslie has a premonition of death when looking at him.
VI
Found murdered near Barnes; shot three times through the heart, overcoat misbuttoned, and his pockets searched by the killer.
VII
Deceased; his body was found by Lady Raytham, and an emerald from his hand is a key piece of evidence.
XI
Mentioned as dead; Greta is shocked to learn Druze was a woman.
XIX
Referenced in the context of the blackmail and death of Annie Druze.

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