# Odell — The Three Hostages character guide

> Odell in The Three Hostages by John Buchan.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Odell, that Odell

**First appearance:** 0011-x-confidences-at-a-wayside-inn

## Who they are

A criminal associate of Medina.

## In the story

### [The Thursday Club](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_hostages_se/chapters/v-the-thursday-club)

Medina's servant, a former boxer; lets Hannay into the house and later escorts him out.

### [VII: Some Experiences of a Disciple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_hostages_se/chapters/vii-some-experiences-of-a-disciple)

Odell, Medina's butler, is described with a prizefighter appearance and is the subject of Hannay's investigation.

### [The Night of the First of June](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_three_hostages_se/chapters/xviii-the-night-of-the-first-of-june)

Mentioned as the man who will drive the girl to the dance place, part of the unfolding plan.

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