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Cousin Herbert

A relative of the Charlecotes with a secretive nature.

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Also known as Herbert, The evasive, elusive Cousin Herbert

First appearance: case i the archduke s tea

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MRMr. Reginald F…MLMr. LomasDNDr. NewtonSASir Albert LuntSBSuperintendent…CHCousin Herbert

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Charlecote Affair Players
  • Protagonist
  • Lunt Family Circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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