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Sherlock Holmes

Fictional detective referenced in conversation.

minor

Also known as Holmes

First appearance: viii mr parker takes notes

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MPMr. ParkerMWMrs. WatsonVSViscount St. G…MTMr. Timothy Wa…LPLord Peter Wim…SHSherlock Holmes

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Central characters and suspects
  • Minor legal and local figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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