# Uncle Silas — Uncle Silas character guide

> Uncle Silas in Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Silas, Mr. Ruthyn, Mr. Silas Ruthyn, Silas Ruthyn, Silas Aylmer Ruthyn, Monsieur Ruthyn, Uncle Silas Meet Cousin Monica

**First appearance:** 0004-volume-i-ii-uncle-silas

## Who they are

Maud's enigmatic and sinister uncle, guardian of Bartram-Haugh with a dark past.

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