The Viaduct Murder · Character

Miss Rendall-Smith

A lady who appears in the narrative with limited presence.

minor

Also known as Miss Rendall, Rendall-Smith

Miss Rendall-Smith's tie to Gordon Davenant is one of the pressures that moves The Viaduct Murder—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Subject of the photograph; identified as the daughter of Canon Rendall-Smith; her portrait was found on Brotherhood's body.

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With Gordon Davenant (romantic): Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with clear mutual attraction. With Mordaunt Reeves (friendship): Miss Rendall-Smith and Mordaunt are friendly acquaintances, with Mordaunt showing protective concern for her. With Marryatt (friendship): Marryatt and Miss Rendall-Smith are friendly, with Marryatt often acting as a supportive confidant.

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Character Web

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Romantic
Friendship
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Minor characters and allusions
Protagonist
Minor suspects and investigators

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Gordon Davenant
romantic · positive
Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with… How this plays out →
Mordaunt Reeves
friendship · positive
Marryatt
friendship · positive
Mordaunt Reeves
friendship · positive
Gordon Davenant
romantic · positive
Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with… How this plays out →
Mordaunt Reeves
friendship · positive
Marryatt
friendship · positive

Gordon Davenant
Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with clear mutual attraction.
Mordaunt Reeves
Miss Rendall-Smith and Mordaunt are friendly acquaintances, with Mordaunt showing protective concern for her.
Marryatt
Marryatt and Miss Rendall-Smith are friendly, with Marryatt often acting as a supportive confidant.
Mordaunt Reeves
Miss Rendall-Smith and Mordaunt are friendly acquaintances, with Mordaunt showing protective concern for her.
Gordon Davenant
Gordon shares a flirtatious and tender romantic interest in Miss Rendall-Smith, with clear mutual attraction.
Mordaunt Reeves
Miss Rendall-Smith and Mordaunt are friendly acquaintances, with Mordaunt showing protective concern for her.
Marryatt
Marryatt and Miss Rendall-Smith are friendly, with Marryatt often acting as a supportive confidant.

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Miss Rendall-Smith appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Animated Picture
Subject of the photograph; identified as the daughter of Canon Rendall-Smith; her portrait was found on Brotherhood's body.
X: In Which a Book Is More Communicative Than a Lady
Receives Reeves in her drawing-room; recognizes the photograph but becomes evasive and defensive, ultimately dismissing him.
XVI: Reeves Promises to Do His Best
Reveals she is actually Mrs. Brotherhood, the widow of the murdered man. She explains her history with Davenant and her husband, and asks Reeves for help.
By Which Train?
Mentioned as having provided information to Reeves; her belief in Davenant's innocence is discussed.
XVIII: The Holmes Method
Referenced in the discussion about Davenant's motives and his interview with her.
XIX: Mordaunt Reeves Talks to Himself
Reeves visits her on a Sunday afternoon; she expresses anxiety about being watched and provides details about her train journey on the day of the murder.
Proof at Last
Her photograph and identity are discussed as part of Marryatt's suspicious behavior.
Marryatt Breaks the Pledge
Mentioned as being under police suspicion, which may have prompted Davenant's confession.
The Dull Facts
Sent the other wreath; explained the cipher acrostic; her photograph and writing led police to her; Davenant was anxious to keep her out of the affair.

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