The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
John Openshaw
A man who receives mysterious orange pips and seeks Holmes's protection.
minor
Also known as John, John Openshaw, young Openshaw
First appearance: The Five Orange Pips
John Openshaw's tie to Sherlock Holmes is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A young, well-groomed but pale and anxious client.
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- Professional
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Character groups
- Victims and Official Assistants
- Protagonist
- Major Clients and Antagonists
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- Closing
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John Openshaw is a client who brings his uncle's mysterious case to Holmes. How this plays out →
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professional · positive
John Openshaw is a client who brings his uncle's mysterious case to Holmes. How this plays out →
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See John Openshaw in The Five Orange Pips