# Edward Jenkins — World’s End character guide

> Edward Jenkins in World’s End by Richard Jefferies.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jenkins, poor Jenkins, old Jenkins, Poor Jenkins

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i-facts

## Who they are

A loyal servant whose fate intertwines with the main families.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/vi)

The elderly gardener suspected of murder; gives confused testimony and is arrested despite the jury's verdict.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/x)

Tried for the murder of Jason Waldron, acquitted, but socially ruined and forced to work for Albert Herring.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/vii)

Arrested for arson; Violet testifies on his behalf, but he is committed for trial and later sentenced to twelve months' hard labour.

### [The Approaching Nuptials](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/world_s_end_se/chapters/ix)

His wife brings an ancient Bible to Lady Lechester, who buys it but dismisses it without interest.

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