Martin Pagett was a male normal who lived on Cairnholm Island for most of his life.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children[]
Martin, Cairnholm Museum's curator, is a kind man who gave Jacob and his father directions to the Priest Hole when they first arrived on the island. Later on, Jacob visits the museum again, and is shown the 'Old Man.' Martin also gives some information to Jacob about Miss Peregrine's home, and introduces Jacob to Oggie.
Martin was murdered by the hollowgast Malthus. He was found in his shredded nightclothes by a fisherman. After Martin's death, Enoch uses his powers to temporarily bring him back to life, and he gives limited information about his death.
Description[]
Appearance[]
He wears pleated slacks and is described as looking like a bank manager.
Personality[]
| “ | Come, you, and gaze upon the tar man! Blackly he reposes, tender face the color of soot, withered limbs like veins of coal, feet lumps of driftwood hung with shriveled grapes! Come, you, and bear witness to the cruel art of his wounds! Purled and meandering lines drawn by knives; brain and bone exposed by stones; the rope still digging at his throat. First fruit slashed and dumped—seeker of Heaven—old man arrested in youth—I almost love you! | ” |
–Martin Pagett | ||
Jacob describes him as "odd and well-spoken." He has a small poetry hobby.