The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Fitzroy McPherson
A young science master whose dying cry of 'the lion's mane' leaves Holmes with one of his strangest puzzles.
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Also known as McPherson, Fitzroy
First appearance: The Adventure of the Lion's Mane
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Science master at The Gables; dies on the beach after being stung by a lion's mane jellyfish; his dying words provide the key clue.
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