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Wiggins

Leader of the Baker Street Irregulars who helps Holmes.

minor

Also known as young Wiggins

First appearance: vi tobias gregson shows what he can do

Wiggins shows up with force in Light in the Darkness. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Announces the cab downstairs and is sent by Holmes to ask the cabman to come up.
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SHSherlock HolmesJFJohn FerrierMLMr. LestradeWIWiggins

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Character groups

  • London Investigation Support
  • Protagonist
  • Utah Mormon Conflict

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