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Geoffrey Alliburton
Miss Charlotte Evelyn-Hyde is a character in Paul Sheldon’s Misery’s Return. Miss Evelyn-Hyde, a young woman from a nearby town, was presumed dead and buried, only for the townsfolk to discover later that she was still alive. After waking from her trancelike state, Miss Evelyn-Hyde died trying to dig herself out of the grave. Dr. Shinebone offhandedly mentions Miss Evelyn-Hyde during Misery’s autopsy, implying that a similar situation has occurred in Misery’s case.
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Miss Charlotte Evelyn-Hyde Character Timeline in Misery
The timeline below shows where the character Miss Charlotte Evelyn-Hyde appears in Misery. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 2, Chapters 1-6
...examining Misery’s body, old Dr. Shinebone remarked that the situation was “not a bit like Miss Evelyn-Hyde .” This strangeness amplifies Geoffrey’s doubt and spurs him onward to Mrs. Ramage’s cottage.
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...disheveled appearance. He has obviously re-injured himself on the ride over. He asks her who Miss Evelyn-Hyde is, and Mrs. Ramage realizes what she already intuitively knew. Exclaiming that Misery has been...
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...church graveyard. She realizes now that neither Geoffrey nor Ian had been in town when Miss Evelyn-Hyde was found dead in her yard in the neighboring village. Two doctors, including Dr. Shinebone,...
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Part 2, Chapters 7-17
...inspiration and shouts for Annie. Once in his chair, Paul handwrites his epiphany: Misery and Miss Evelyn-Hyde are long-lost sisters with the same allergy. Annie seems in awe of Paul’s creative process....
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