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Bill Holliss

A minor character who interacts with the main cast.

minor

Also known as Bill, Apparently Bill, Holliss

First appearance: xviii

Bill Holliss shows up with force in The Death-House. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as not seen leaving the prison, but Legge is too preoccupied to notice.
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In The Death-House: Mentioned as not seen leaving the prison, but Legge is too preoccupied to notice. Later, in XXXI: Guard at Keytown…

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See Bill Holliss in xviii

Character Web

6 connections

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JGJohnny GrayJLJeff LeggeELEmanuel LeggeMKMarney KaneWBWilliam BrownBHBill Holliss

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central cast of characters
  • Minor supporting characters

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Bill Holliss in xviii
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