# Charles Townsend — The Painted Veil character guide

> Charles Townsend in The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Charlie, Charlie Townsend, Townsend, Mr. Townsend

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

A charming British colonial official in Hong Kong who has an affair with Kitty.

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