The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Mr. Jabez Wilson
A red-haired pawnbroker hired for a peculiar clerical job.
minor
Also known as Mr. Wilson, Jabez Wilson
First appearance: The Redheaded League
Mr. Jabez Wilson shows up with force in The Redheaded League. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The redheaded client who presents the bizarre case of the Redheaded League and his mysterious, well-paid job.
Mr. Jabez Wilson first appears in 0004 the redheaded league.
In The Redheaded League: The redheaded client who presents the bizarre case of the Redheaded League and his mysterious, well-paid job.
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- Other
Character groups
- Imposters and Disguised Criminals
- Protagonist
- Major Clients and Antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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