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A Study in Scarlet · Character

Sally

Maid at the Charpentier boarding house.

minor

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Sally is the supposed daughter of the old woman who claims the ring; her name is used as a cover story.
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Character groups

  • London Investigation Support
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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