# Rev. Hallelujah Dawson — Unnatural Death character guide

> Rev. Hallelujah Dawson in Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Rev. Hallelujah, the Rev. Hallelujah Dawson, The Rev. Hallelujah Dawson, Hallelujah Dawson, Hallelujah, Poor old Hallelujah, Dawson

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii-hallelujah

## Who they are

Eccentric clergyman and relative of the Dawsons.

## In the story

### [XIII: Hallelujah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/xiii-hallelujah)

An elderly West Indian clergyman, grandson of Simon Dawson, who came to England hoping for family support. He received an allowance from Agatha Dawson but it was stopped by Mary Whittaker.

### [XXI: By What Means?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/xxi-by-what-means)

Arrested after presenting a £10,000 cheque from Mary Whittaker; Wimsey believes he is innocent and that the cheque is a plant.

### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations)

Included in the genealogical table showing his descent.

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