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Old Mrs. Holloway

An elderly woman who appears in a case.

minor

First appearance: xvi the ambassador s boots

Old Mrs. Holloway first appears in 0027 xvi the ambassador s boots.

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TBTommy BeresfordHAHannahEQEsther QuantOMOld Mrs. Holloway

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  • Supporting Cast Across Cases
  • Protagonist
  • Radclyffe Household and Case

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