← All characters
The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Mr. Budgen
A local tradesman or innkeeper.
minor
Also known as Budgen
First appearance: i the good schoolmaster
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
Character Web
4 connectionsA slice of how Mr. Budgen sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast and Subplots
- Slopperton Crime Circle
- Protagonist
Explore ties, sentiment, and clusters while you read
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Valerie’s s…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while reading