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Duchess of Medway
Lord Peter's mother, appearing in the cave of Ali Baba.
minor
Also known as the Duchess of Medway, Duchess, the Dowager Duchess of Medway
First appearance: The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba
Duchess of Medway's tie to Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the pressures that moves Lord Peter Views the Body—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hosts Lord Peter for a visit, discussing her granddaughter Sylvia's wedding and the family diamonds, which are later involved in the crime.
Duchess of Medway first appears in 0011 the adventurous exploit of the cave of ali baba.
With Lord Peter Wimsey (social): The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter. With Lord Peter Wimsey (social): The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter. With Lord Peter Wimsey (social): The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter.
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Lord Peter's family
- Protagonist
- Military and old friends
- Burdock family case
- Police and relatives
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- Aftermath
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The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
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The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
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The Duchess of Medway is an aristocratic social acquaintance of Lord Peter. How this plays out →
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