A Daughter of the Samurai · Character
Mr. Holmes
An American man who assists Etsu.
minor
First appearance: xvii first impressions
Mr. Holmes shows up with force in Sailing Unknown Seas. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An English tea merchant who, with his family, accompanies Etsu-bo on the journey to America as her travel guardian.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family, Friends, and Acquaintances
- Japanese Family and Servants
- Protagonist
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