The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Helen Stoner
A young woman who fears for her life after her sister's mysterious death.
minor
Also known as Miss Helen Stoner, Miss Stoner, Helen
First appearance: The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Helen Stoner shows up with force in The Adventure of the Speckled Band. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The distressed client who arrives at Baker Street in fear for her life after her sister's mysterious death, providing the crucial details of the 'speckled band' and the…
Helen Stoner first appears in 0010 the adventure of the speckled band.
In The Adventure of the Speckled Band: The distressed client who arrives at Baker Street in fear for her life after her sister's mysterious death, providing the crucial details of the 'speckled band' and the circumstances at Stoke Moran.
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- Protagonist
- Figures from Past Crimes
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- Clients with Deceptive Families
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