# Wilfred Sefton — The Venetians character guide

> Wilfred Sefton in The Venetians by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Wilfrid Sefton, Sefton, a Sefton

**First appearance:** 0000-i-in-the-city-by-the-sea

## Who they are

A member of the Sefton family, likely a younger man whose actions create conflict or romance.

## In the story

### [The Prelude to Some Brighter World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_venetians_se/chapters/iv-the-prelude-to-some-brighter-world)

Referred to as the 'black-bearded' man, he is Eve's previous partner. Vansittart sees him as a rival, and there is a hint of an 'understanding' between him and Eve.

### [VI: Why Should He Refrain?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_venetians_se/chapters/vi-why-should-he-refrain)

Mentioned as a potential suitor for Eve, with a questionable character.

### [XV: “Love Should Be Absolute Love”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_venetians_se/chapters/xv-love-should-be-absolute-love)

Reveals the story of Harold Marchant's alleged crime, acting as the bearer of troubling news; he questions Vansittart's wisdom but promises secrecy.

### [XXIV: “Poor Kind Wild Eyes So Dashed with Light Quick Tears”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_venetians_se/chapters/xxiv-poor-kind-wild-eyes-so-dashed-with-light-quick-tears)

Meets Vansittart at Lisa's, broods over Lisa's past with Vansittart, and later tries to provoke Eve's jealousy.

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