The Three Just Men · Character

Aunt Alma

Mirabelle's sharp-tongued guardian at Heavytree Farm, who meets midnight motorcars, mysterious nurses, and Just Men with the same dry suspicion.

supporting

Also known as Alma, Miss Alma Goddard, Alma Goddard, Miss Goddard, Goddard

First appearance: The Firm of Oberzohn

As a supporting figure in The Three Just Men, Aunt Alma is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mirabelle's aunt; warns her about the dangers of London and the Four Just Men, and is left behind at Heavytree Farm.

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Mirabelle Leicester
family · positive
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Leon Gonsalez
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Leon Gonsalez
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Mirabelle Leicester
family · positive
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's caring and protective aunt, deeply worried about her niece's… How this plays out →
Leon Gonsalez
friendship · positive
Mirabelle Leicester
family · positive
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's caring and protective aunt, deeply worried about her niece's… How this plays out →

Mirabelle Leicester
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's caring and protective aunt, deeply worried about her niece's welfare.
Leon Gonsalez
Aunt Alma cooperates with Gonsalez, trusting him to help rescue her niece Mirabelle.
Leon Gonsalez
Aunt Alma cooperates with Gonsalez, trusting him to help rescue her niece Mirabelle.
Mirabelle Leicester
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's caring and protective aunt, deeply worried about her niece's welfare.
Leon Gonsalez
Aunt Alma cooperates with Gonsalez, trusting him to help rescue her niece Mirabelle.
Mirabelle Leicester
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's caring and protective aunt, deeply worried about her niece's welfare.

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Aunt Alma appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Firm of Oberzohn
Mirabelle's aunt; warns her about the dangers of London and the Four Just Men, and is left behind at Heavytree Farm.
The Vendetta
Aunt Alma is Mirabelle's aunt, living at Heavytree Farm. Newton forges a telegram in her name to manipulate Mirabelle.
XIII: Mirabelle Goes Home
Anxious and practical, she recounts the events of Mirabelle's return and provides information from her scrapbook about Professor Leicester's observatory.
The Pedlar
Observes the pedlar; is locked in a cupboard but escapes via the wine cellar.
Two "Accidents"
Returns to Heavytree Farm dishevelled; her gun is restored to her.
At Heavytree Farm
Offers her room to Digby, secures the house with new bolts and locks, goes to bed early.
The Account Book
Reports the abduction at Heavytree Farm, found a gas bottle and evidence of a woman's involvement.

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