The Three Hostages · Character
Peter John
Hannay's small son, whose healthy springtime presence at Fosse becomes the measure of everything his father is risking.
supporting
First appearance: xii i return to servitude
As a supporting figure in The Three Hostages, Peter John is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Hannay's young son, mentioned as part of the peaceful family life at Fosse Manor.
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Peter John is the reason Mary wakes in terror and slips up to the night-nursery to hug him, and the reason Hannay's double life in London feels like a betrayal of the ordinary. He is not a player in the plot, but he is…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Core allies and family
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where Hannay, wounded and pursued,…
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- Mary Hannay
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Mary is the mother of Peter John, her young son with Dick, and she is deeply protective… How this plays out →
- Mary Hannay
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Mary is the mother of Peter John, her young son with Dick, and she is deeply protective… How this plays out →
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Peter John appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Three Hostages
- I: Doctor Greenslade Theorises
- IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man
- VII: Some Experiences of a Disciple
- II: 2:15 p.m., to About 5 p.m.
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