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John Hardraw

Local farmer near Riddlesdale.

minor

Also known as Hardraw, John

First appearance: III: Mudstains and Bloodstains

John Hardraw shows up with force in III: Mudstains and Bloodstains. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gamekeeper who lets Parker out of the gate and provides information about the broken palings and the young man with a motorbike.
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MPMr. ParkerMGMrs. GrimethorpeCDCaptain Denis …MWMrs. WatsonLPLord Peter Wim…JHJohn Hardraw

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