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The Boots

Hotel porter at the establishment where Stangerson was killed.

minor

Also known as Boots

First appearance: vii light in the darkness

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JSJoseph Stanger…SHSherlock HolmesRARachelTBThe Boots

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  • Other

Character groups

  • London Investigation Support
  • Utah Mormon Conflict
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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