Lord Peter Views the Body · Character
Great-Uncle Joseph
A deceased relative mentioned in Uncle Meleager's will.
minor
Also known as Great Uncle Joseph, Great, Joseph, Great-Uncle
First appearance: the fascinating problem of uncle meleager s will
Great-Uncle Joseph'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.
Eccentric recluse who left his stomach as a legacy, containing diamonds worth seven thousand pounds each.
Great-Uncle Joseph first appears in 0002 the fascinating problem of uncle meleager s will.
With Lord Peter Wimsey (family): Great-Uncle Joseph is an elderly relative of Lord Peter, likely involved in a family-related mystery. With Lord Peter Wimsey (family): Great-Uncle Joseph is an elderly relative of Lord Peter, likely involved in a family-related mystery.
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