# Doctor Bryerly — Uncle Silas character guide > Doctor Bryerly in Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Bryerly, Doctor, Dr. Bryerly, a Doctor Bryerly, II Doctor Bryerly, XII Doctor Bryerly, a Mr. Bryerly, Mr. Bryerly, this Mr. Bryerly, Hans E. Bryerly, Doctor Bryerly Doctor Bryerly **First appearance:** 0018-volume-i-xvi-doctor-bryerly-looks-in ## Who they are A sharp-eyed Swedenborgian physician whose probing questions about Maud's comfort at Bartram-Haugh betray suspicions he will not quite voice. ## Relationships ### [Maud Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/maud_ruthyn) _professional_ Doctor Bryerly is a Swedenborgian minister and executor of Maud's father's will, acting as a mysterious but helpful advisor to Maud. ### [Uncle Silas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/uncle_silas) _rivalry_ Doctor Bryerly and Uncle Silas are antagonists, with Bryerly suspecting Silas of foul play and working to protect Maud's interests. ### [Milly Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/milly_ruthyn) _social_ Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household. ### [Maud Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/maud_ruthyn) _professional_ Doctor Bryerly is a Swedenborgian minister and executor of Maud's father's will, acting as a mysterious but helpful advisor to Maud. ### [Milly Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/milly_ruthyn) _social_ Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household. ### [Maud Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/maud_ruthyn) _professional_ Doctor Bryerly is a Swedenborgian minister and executor of Maud's father's will, acting as a mysterious but helpful advisor to Maud. ### [Milly Ruthyn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/milly_ruthyn) _social_ Doctor Bryerly interacts with Milly as a concerned outsider, recognizing her innocence and vulnerability within the toxic Ruthyn household. ### [Uncle Silas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/uncle_silas) _rivalry_ Doctor Bryerly and Uncle Silas are antagonists, with Bryerly suspecting Silas of foul play and working to protect Maud's interests. ### [Uncle Silas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/uncle_silas) _rivalry_ Doctor Bryerly and Uncle Silas are antagonists, with Bryerly suspecting Silas of foul play and working to protect Maud's interests. ## In the story ### [Austin Ruthyn, of Knowl, and His Daughter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-i-austin-ruthyn-of-knowl-and-his-daughter) A tall, lean Swedenborgian visitor who engages in mysterious rituals with Austin Ruthyn, alarming Maud. ### [A Walk in the Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-vi-a-walk-in-the-wood) Maud mentions Dr. Bryerly as a Swedenborgian doctor who visited her father, but not as a physician. ### [XVI: Doctor Bryerly Looks In](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xvi-doctor-bryerly-looks-in) Visits Knowl unexpectedly; denies knowledge of Austin Ruthyn's travel plans, appearing uncomfortable under Maud's questioning. ### [Arrivals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxi-arrivals) Mentioned as having detected Austin's aneurysm; Maud is supposed to give him the key, but his address is unknown. ### [XXII: Somebody in the Room with the Coffin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxii-somebody-in-the-room-with-the-coffin) Mysteriously arrives at Knowl and is seen entering the room containing Austin Ruthyn's coffin late at night, locking the door behind him, which frightens Maud and Lady Knollys. ### [I Talk with Doctor Bryerly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxiii-i-talk-with-doctor-bryerly) Bryerly arrives to retrieve the key to the cabinet containing the will; he speaks gravely about the will's unusual terms, expresses concern for Maud, and arranges for the reading. ### [The Opening of the Will](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxiv-the-opening-of-the-will) One of the trustees, whose countenance and manner frighten Maud; he directs the reading of the will. ### [XXV: I Hear from Uncle Silas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxv-i-hear-from-uncle-silas) Lady Knollys plans to consult him about opposing the guardianship arrangement. ### [I Am Persuaded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxviii-i-am-persuaded) Doctor Bryerly offers to confront Uncle Silas and negotiate an alternative arrangement for Maud's guardianship, emphasizing the risks of her living at Bartram-Haugh. ### [How the Ambassador Fared](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxix-how-the-ambassador-fared) Doctor Bryerly visits Uncle Silas and reports his refusal to relinquish guardianship, prompting Maud's inner conflict. ### [On the Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-i-xxx-on-the-road) Visits Knowl to settle estate matters and discusses his meeting with Uncle Silas regarding the guardianship. ### [Doctor Bryerly Emerges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-ii-doctor-bryerly-emerges) Doctor Bryerly visits Bartram, discusses banking with Uncle Silas, reads Swedenborg, and meets privately with Maud and later with Uncle Silas. ### [III: A Midnight Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-iii-a-midnight-departure) Doctor Bryerly visits Maud, questions her about her treatment, and secretly advises her to leave. ### [Cousin Monica and Uncle Silas Meet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-iv-cousin-monica-and-uncle-silas-meet) Mentioned by Lady Knollys as having advised Maud not to stay at Bartram, and as having described Dudley as a very bad young man. ### [Doctor Bryerly Reappears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-xii-doctor-bryerly-reappears) Arrives to confront Uncle Silas about financial matters; expresses compassion for Maud but is forced to leave without a private word. ### [XIII: Question and Answer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-xiii-question-and-answer) Maud reflects on Doctor Bryerly as a true and wise friend, though he has left. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/chapters/volume-ii-conclusion) Investigates the window mechanism at Bartram, solves Charke's murder, and manages Maud's Derbyshire estates. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters/doctor_bryerly - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/uncle_silas_se/characters