# Colonel Steele — The Viaduct Murder character guide

> Colonel Steele in The Viaduct Murder by Ronald A. Knox.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-the-viaduct-murder

## Who they are

A minor military figure mentioned in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Mordaunt Reeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mordaunt_reeves)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Mordaunt are often at odds, with Steele's authoritarian manner clashing with Mordaunt's methods.

### [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Gordon have a tense, competitive dynamic, with Steele frequently challenging Gordon's conclusions.

### [Marryatt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/marryatt)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Marryatt have a strained relationship, marked by Steele's dismissive attitude toward Marryatt.

### [Mordaunt Reeves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/mordaunt_reeves)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Mordaunt are often at odds, with Steele's authoritarian manner clashing with Mordaunt's methods.

### [Gordon Davenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/gordon_davenant)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Gordon have a tense, competitive dynamic, with Steele frequently challenging Gordon's conclusions.

### [Marryatt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/characters/marryatt)

_rivalry_

Colonel Steele and Marryatt have a strained relationship, marked by Steele's dismissive attitude toward Marryatt.

## In the story

### [XII: A Search with Piano Accompaniment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xii-a-search-with-piano-accompaniment)

Mentioned as the occupant of the room to the left of Reeves'.

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