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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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VBVon BorkSHSherlock HolmesBVBaron Von Herl…MWMr. WarrenALAltamont

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Supporting Characters
  • German Espionage Network
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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