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Mr. Graves

The secretary to the late Count Foscatini.

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Also known as Graves

First appearance: The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman

Mr. Graves shows up with force in The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Valet-butler to Count Foscatini; provides key testimony about the blackmail plot and the dinner guests.
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Mr. Graves first appears in 0009 the adventure of the italian nobleman.

In The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman: Valet-butler to Count Foscatini; provides key testimony about the blackmail plot and the dinner guests.

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IJInspector JappMNMajor NormanHPHercule PoirotCFCount FoscatiniSASignor AscanioMGMr. Graves

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  • Italian nobleman case
  • Suspects and associates
  • Protagonist

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