The Three Just Men · Character

Joan Newton

Montague Newton's daughter, swept from a glittering box at the theatre into Oberzohn's curtained limousine and a captivity she never chose.

supporting

Also known as Joan, Miss Joan, Joan Newton

First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn

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

Joan Newton is mentioned as the sister of Monty Newton, who will be sent to befriend Mirabelle and bring her to Chester Square.

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With Gurther (psychological): Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's schemes. With Mirabelle Leicester (friendship): Joan is a sympathetic friend and ally to the imprisoned…

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Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

Psychological
Friendship
Family
Other

Character groups

Oberzohn associates and victims
Central figures and investigators

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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

Gurther
psychological · negative
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's… How this plays out →
Mirabelle Leicester
friendship · positive
Montague Newton
family · positive
Montague Newton
family · positive
Montague Newton
family · positive
Gurther
psychological · negative
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's… How this plays out →
Mirabelle Leicester
friendship · positive
Gurther
psychological · negative
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's… How this plays out →
Mirabelle Leicester
friendship · positive

Gurther
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's schemes.
Mirabelle Leicester
Joan is a sympathetic friend and ally to the imprisoned Mirabelle, offering comfort and support.
Montague Newton
Joan and Montague are siblings, with Montague acting as a concerned and protective brother.
Montague Newton
Joan and Montague are siblings, with Montague acting as a concerned and protective brother.
Montague Newton
Joan and Montague are siblings, with Montague acting as a concerned and protective brother.
Gurther
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's schemes.
Mirabelle Leicester
Joan is a sympathetic friend and ally to the imprisoned Mirabelle, offering comfort and support.
Gurther
Gurther menaces and threatens Joan Newton, using her as a pawn in his and Oberzohn's schemes.
Mirabelle Leicester
Joan is a sympathetic friend and ally to the imprisoned Mirabelle, offering comfort and support.

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In the story

Joan Newton appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Vendetta
Joan Newton is mentioned as the sister of Monty Newton, who will be sent to befriend Mirabelle and bring her to Chester Square.
IV: The Snake Strikes
Visits Mirabelle at the laboratory, claiming to know her aunt and inviting her to Chester Square.
In Chester Square
Hosts Mirabelle, chatters incessantly, and follows Monty's instructions to persuade Mirabelle to go to the Arts Ball.
Moral Suasion
Mentioned as accompanying Mirabelle to the Arts Ball.
VIII: The House of Oberzohn
Accompanies Mirabelle to the Arts Ball, becomes frightened and worried as she realizes the gang's sinister plans involve gunmen and a woman.
At Heavytree Farm
Lures Mirabelle downstairs under pretense, is distraught and crying, reluctantly helps Monty.
In the Store Cellar
Guards Mirabelle, reveals she is Monty's fiancée, and discusses Oberzohn's obsession with the elixir.
In Captivity
Sinks into deep depression and hysteria; fears Gurther and the green baize box; expresses anger at Monty for leaving them; defends Monty's character.
Work for Gurther
Enjoys the theatre with Monty; discovers his body and screams hysterically.
XXX: Joan a Prisoner
Abducted by Gurther after Monty's staged death, drugged and taken to the factory.
The Things in the Box
Drugged and semi-conscious, she is brought to the cellar, later attacks Gurther in a frenzy, and is tied to the bed.
The Search
Found unconscious on a bed in the vault, wrists unstrapped by Leon, and taken to the hospital by Manfred.

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