Gervase Chevenix-Gore

In the novella Dead Man's Mirror, Sir Gervase Francis Xavier Chevenix-Gore, 10th Baronet (18th May 1878 - 1936) is the husband of Vanda, and the adoptive father of Ruth. He is also the uncle of Hugo Trent. He has an estate in Westshire and a town house at 218 Lowndes Square, S.W.1.

Sir Gervase invites Hercule Poirot to his home, but when the detective arrives his host is missing. Soon after he is found shot in his study. Hercule solves the mystery of his death by observation of the grounds of Sir Gervase's country house.

Background and education
Sir Gervase had been educated at Eton, and served as Captain in the 17th Lancers during the European War.

He is a member of the Cavalry Club and the Travelers Club.

Ancestry
The Chevenix-Gore Baronetcy was created in 1694.

Sir Gervase was the eldest son of Sir Guy Chevenix-Gore, 9th Baronet and Lady Claudia Bretherton, 2nd daughter of the 8th Earl of Wallingford.