The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Hugh Boone
A disfigured beggar who is a key figure in the disappearance of Neville St. Clair.
minor
Also known as Boone
First appearance: The Man with the Twisted Lip
Hugh Boone shows up with force in The Man with the Twisted Lip. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Described as a sinister, orange-haired cripple and professional beggar who lodges at the opium den.
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