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Mortimer Tregennis

A pale, anxious man who brings Holmes the tale of a card game that ended in death and madness, Mortimer Tregennis is a witness whose composure hides more than it shows.

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Also known as Mr. Mortimer Tregennis, Mr. Tregennis, Tregennis

First appearance: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot

As a supporting figure in His Last Bow, Mortimer Tregennis is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Found dead in his room with symptoms similar to his sister, his death is the central mystery of the chapter.
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Mortimer Tregennis is the brother who left his family playing cards in excellent spirits and returned to find his sister dead and his brothers laughing, shouting, and singing with terror frozen on their faces. He sits…

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SHSherlock HolmesSGSir George Ffo…SJSir James WalterMWMrs. WarrenDLDr. Leon Stern…MTMortimer Tregennis

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  • Cornish Mystery Cases
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  • Bruce-Partington Plans Case

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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