The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Sir George Burnwell
A gambler and acquaintance of the Holder family involved in the coronet theft.
minor
Also known as Sir George
First appearance: The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
Sir George Burnwell'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.
Mentioned as a recent, frequent visitor to the Holder household, establishing a potential connection to the family's social circle.
Sir George Burnwell first appears in 0013 the adventure of the beryl coronet.
With Sherlock Holmes (rivalry): Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief. With Sherlock Holmes (rivalry): Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief. With Sherlock Holmes (rivalry): Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief.
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Character groups
- Major Clients and Antagonists
- Protagonist
- Clients with Deceptive Families
- Suspects and Supporting Characters
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
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This moment is the emotional and narrative peak because Holmes's arrival and his reading of the letter abruptl…
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rivalry · negative
Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief. How this plays out →
- Sherlock Holmes
rivalry · negative
Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief. How this plays out →
- Sherlock Holmes
rivalry · negative
Holmes investigates and exposes Burnwell as a blackmailer and thief. How this plays out →
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