# Percy Cordonner — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

> Percy Cordonner in The Trail of the Serpent by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Percy Cordonner, Percy, Mr. Cordonner

**First appearance:** 0018-book-iii-holy-institution

## Who they are

A young man involved in the social circles of the story.

## In the story

### [III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/iii-the-cherokees-mark-their-man)

A member of the Cherokees; helps organize the identification and comments on the Count's appearance.

### [One Step Further on the Right Track](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/viii-one-step-further-on-the-right-track)

Percy provides comic relief by being buried under falling books and making witty remarks; he is present during the investigation discussion.

### [Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/v-mr-peters-decides-on-a-strange-step-and-arrests-the-dead)

Philosophical friend who stays with Richard until late, then goes to the Cherokees for news.

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