The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Charles McCarthy
A man found murdered in Boscombe Valley.
minor
Also known as Mr. Charles McCarthy, McCarthy, Mr. McCarthy, McCarthy senior
First appearance: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Charles McCarthy shows up with force in The Boscombe Valley Mystery. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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