# Momerie — The Viaduct Murder character guide

> Momerie in The Viaduct Murder by Ronald A. Knox.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Brotherhood, old Brotherhood, the Momerie, Brotherhood that Momerie

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

## Who they are

A theological work by Brotherhood that passes through guilty hands and becomes a quiet clue in the murder investigation.

## In the story

### [I: The Paston Oatvile Dormy-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/i-the-paston-oatvile-dormy-house)

Mentioned as the likely owner of the umbrella due to his habit of carrying one; his weekend activities are unknown to the group.

### [V: On the Railway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/v-on-the-railway)

Referenced as the victim who fell from the train; his death is the subject of investigation.

### [XI: A Funeral and a Vigil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xi-a-funeral-and-a-vigil)

Deceased; his funeral is the central event of the chapter, and his belongings are used as bait.

### [XIX: Mordaunt Reeves Talks to Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xix-mordaunt-reeves-talks-to-himself)

The murdered man; his death is the subject of Marryatt's sermon, and Reeves considers visiting his grave for inspiration.

### [Proof at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xx-proof-at-last)

The victim; his relationship with Marryatt and the gift of the Momerie book are key to the case.

### [XXII: In the Fog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxii-in-the-fog)

Brotherhood is the victim; his murder is the central event of the chapter, and his book 'Immortality' is used in the plot.

### [Gordon Offers the Consolation of Philosophy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxiv-gordon-offers-the-consolation-of-philosophy)

Referenced as the source of Marryatt's nightmare and the ghostly presence that frightened him.

### [The Dull Facts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_viaduct_murder_se/chapters/xxv-the-dull-facts)

Victim; his movements on the day of the murder are detailed, including his drinking, mistiming his watch, and losing his luggage.

## Links

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