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Major Barnard

A military man who appears in a case.

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Also known as a Major Barnard, Barnard

First appearance: xvi the ambassador s boots

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TBTuppence Beres…CSCaptain SessleMLMr. LeckyTBTommy BeresfordMHMr. HollabyMBMajor Barnard

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Tommy’s ironic deflection of Inspector Marriot’s offer—joking about needing shelf space for Edgar Wallace whil…

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See Major Barnard in xvi the ambassador s boots