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Mrs. Hudson

Holmes's landlady at 221B Baker Street.

minor

First appearance: his last bow

Mrs. Hudson shows up with force in The Adventure of the Dying Detective. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deeply worried about Holmes's condition; fetches Watson against Holmes's initial wishes.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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