# Judson Holmes — Ralestone Luck character guide

> Judson Holmes in Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Holmes, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Judson Holmes

**First appearance:** 0006-iv-pistols-for-two-coffee-for-one

## Who they are

A detective or investigator looking into the Ralestone family secrets.

## In the story

### [IX: Portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ix-portrait-of-a-lady-and-a-gentleman)

Arrives with Creighton; comments on the name 'Pirate's Haven'; mentions Creighton is tracking a new writer.

### [XVI: Ralestones Stand Together](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvi-ralestones-stand-together)

Finds Val's notebook and offers to show it to a friend; drives the group to town.

### [Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xviii-rupert-brings-home-his-marchioness)

Visits to return Val's notebook and introduce an animation opportunity; shows irritation when learning Charity is out with Rupert.

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