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Sir Bernard Debenham

A baronet whose house is targeted by Raffles for a burglary.

minor

Also known as Sir Bernard Debenham, Sir Bernard, young Debenham, old Debenham

First appearance: le premier pas

Sir Bernard Debenham shows up with force in Nine Points of the Law. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The eccentric owner of the stolen Velasquez; his son sold the painting to Craggs.
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In Nine Points of the Law: The eccentric owner of the stolen Velasquez; his son sold the painting to Craggs.

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AJA. J. RafflesJMJ. M. CraggsBABennett Addenb…BUBunnyRCReginald Craws…SBSir Bernard Debenham

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  • Raffles' criminal associates
  • Protagonist
  • Raffles' social and criminal contacts

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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