The Albany
Type
Residential Building
Climate
Indoor
Economy
Wealthy residential
Secrets
Contains Lord John's private 'war' trophies and the hidden treasure of the plateau.
Mood Tags
- •elegant
- •masculine
- •virile
- •comfortable
Size Scale
Large apartment suite
Description
A famous aristocratic rookery in London where Lord John Roxton maintains a suite of rooms.
Inhabitants
Lord John Roxton, Sir John Ballinger (temporarily).
Accessibility
Accessed through a main entrance on Vigo Street.
Plot Relevance
The location where Malone and Lord John Roxton first bond and where the final distribution of the diamonds occurs.
Culture Customs
- •Bachelor lifestyle
- •Display of sporting trophies
- •Late-night suppers and smoking
First Appearance
Regent Street (mentioned); The Albany (physical appearance)
Geography Layout
Located off Vigo Street, featuring a long passage leading to private chambers.
Languages Spoken
- •English
Notable Features
- •Dingy portals
- •Long drab passage
- •Great room bathed in ruddy radiance
- •Collection of heavy game-heads
- •Oak cupboard containing a battery of rifles
- •Louis Quinze table
- •Sanctum with pink radiance
Timeline
The Meeting of Comrades
Lord John Roxton invites Malone to his rooms to discuss the expedition and test his courage.
The Ballinger Incident
Lord John recounts subduing the delirious Sir John Ballinger in the room above.
The Diamond Distribution
Lord John reveals the diamonds he collected and divides the fortune among the four explorers.
