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Mr. le Marchant

A man who appears in the case of the crackler.

minor

Also known as le Marchant

First appearance: x the crackler

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MBMr. Beresford …GGGilda GlenTBTommy BeresfordTBTuppence Beres…DRDicky RiceMLMr. le Marchant

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