Mortdecai

Mortdecai, often referring to the fictional character Lord Charlie Mortdecai created by Kyril Bonfiglioli, is a debonair art dealer and rogue who often finds himself embroiled in international intrigue and criminal plots.

Mortdecai, as a character, is known for his distinctive waxed mustache, his aristocratic background (often portrayed as being financially strapped), and his involvement in the world of fine art, particularly paintings. The novels in which he appears are typically humorous and satirical, focusing on his misadventures and schemes.

The Mortdecai series consists of novels written by Kyril Bonfiglioli, including:

• Don't Point That Thing At Me (1973)
• Something Nasty in the Woodshed (1976)
• After You With the Pistol (1979)
• The Great Mortdecai Moustache Mystery (1996) - completed by Craig Brown after Bonfiglioli's death.

The character has also appeared in film, most notably in the 2015 film Mortdecai, starring Johnny Depp. This film adaptation consolidated aspects from the Bonfiglioli novels. The reception of the film was generally negative.

In a broader sense, "Mortdecai" might be used informally to describe a character who possesses similar traits to the fictional Lord Charlie Mortdecai: someone who is charming, roguish, and involved in the art world, possibly with a touch of upper-class eccentricity.