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Varden
A character appearing in the adventure of the cave of Ali Baba.
minor
Also known as Mr. Varden, a Mr. Varden
First appearance: the adventurous exploit of the cave of ali baba
Varden shows up with force in The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Guest of Masterman; tells the story of a strange warning he received in New York about Eric P.
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- Lord Peter's associates
- Protagonist
- Extended cast
- Burdock family case
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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