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Dupin

Fictional detective referenced by Holmes as an inferior predecessor.

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First appearance: II: The Science of Deduction

Dupin shows up with force in II: The Science of Deduction. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced by Watson in comparison to Holmes; Holmes dismisses him as inferior.
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  • London Investigation Support
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