# Harper Mallathorpe — The Talleyrand Maxim character guide

> Harper Mallathorpe in The Talleyrand Maxim by J. S. Fletcher.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Harper, John Mallathorpe, young Harper Mallathorpe, Mr. Harper Mallathorpe

**First appearance:** 0007-viii-terms

## Who they are

The late John Mallathorpe's nephew and a potential heir.

## In the story

### [I: Death Brings Opportunity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/i-death-brings-opportunity)

Deceased wealthy manufacturer, killed two years ago when his mill chimney collapsed; his will has just been discovered.

### [I: Death Brings Opportunity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/i-death-brings-opportunity)

Son of Mrs. Richard Mallathorpe, who inherited the real estate of John Mallathorpe.

### [II: In Trust](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/ii-in-trust)

Deceased; his will is the central document of the chapter.

### [II: In Trust](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/ii-in-trust)

Mentioned as a beneficiary under the will and as one who would lose if the will is produced.

### [IV: The Fortunate Possessors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/iv-the-fortunate-possessors)

Appears bored and aimless; briefly speaks about hearing of Bartle's death; suggests a drink to Collingwood.

### [V: Point-Blank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/v-point-blank)

Mentioned as playing billiards with Nesta; Mrs. Mallathorpe believes she can control him but not Nesta.

### [Terms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/viii-terms)

Described as weak, purposeless, and uninterested in business; Mrs. Mallathorpe manages affairs on his behalf.

### [Until Next Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/ix-until-next-spring)

Shows interest in Collingwood's suggestion to build a golf course on the estate; described as apathetic and lacking occupation.

### [X: The Footbridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/x-the-footbridge)

Died after falling from the rotten footbridge; his death makes Nesta the heir.

### [XIV: Cards on the Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/xiv-cards-on-the-table)

Mentioned in the context of his death; Pratt's narrative about the footbridge and Mrs. Mallathorpe's actions is tied to the events leading up to his fatal accident.

### [Pratt Offers a Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/xv-pratt-offers-a-hand)

Referenced as the victim of the footbridge accident, which Pratt claims Mrs. Mallathorpe intended for him.

### [XIX: The Eyewitness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_talleyrand_maxim_se/chapters/xix-the-eyewitness)

Deceased; the document he signed before the accident is believed to be his will.

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