His Last Bow · Character
Altamont
An Irish-American spy working for Holmes against German agents.
minor
Also known as Mr. Altamont
First appearance: His Last Bow
Altamont shows up with force in His Last Bow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Holmes's alias used during his undercover work among the German spies.
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In His Last Bow: Holmes's alias used during his undercover work among the German spies. Later, in His Last Bow: Holmes's alias as an…
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- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous Supporting Characters
- German Espionage Network
- Protagonist
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