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Mrs. Opalsen

A wealthy woman whose pearls are stolen at the Grand Metropolitan.

minor

Also known as Opalsen

First appearance: The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan

Mrs. Opalsen's tie to Hercule Poirot is one of the pressures that moves Poirot Investigates—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The wealthy owner of the stolen pearl necklace, who shows it to Poirot before the theft.
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Mrs. Opalsen first appears in 0006 the jewel robbery at the grand metropolitan.

With Hercule Poirot (professional): Poirot investigates Mrs. Opalsen as a client or suspect in a jewel theft case. With Hercule Poirot (professional): Poirot investigates Mrs. Opalsen as a client or suspect in a jewel theft case. With Hercule Poirot (professional): Poirot investigates Mrs. Opalsen as a client or suspect in a jewel theft case.

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11 connections

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HPHercule PoirotMDMrs. DavenheimIJInspector JappCÉCélestineCDCaptain DanielsMOMrs. Opalsen

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of multiple stories
  • Protagonist
  • Suspects and associates

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