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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
John Clay
A cunning criminal and mastermind behind the Red-Headed League scheme.
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Also known as Mr. John Clay, Clay
First appearance: the redheaded league
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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