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Watson

A name used as an alias or reference in a case.

minor

First appearance: x the crackler

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MBMr. Beresford …LLLady Laura Bar…HCHermione CraneTBTuppence Beres…TBTommy BeresfordWAWatson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast Across Cases
  • Main Characters and Clients
  • Sunningdale and Medical Figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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

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