The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
General de Merville
Violet de Merville's father, a retired military officer.
minor
Also known as De Merville of Khyber fame, De Merville
First appearance: The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
General de Merville shows up with force in The Adventure of the Illustrious Client. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Violet de Merville's father, who likely assists in using the incriminating book to stop the marriage.
General de Merville first appears in 0002 the adventure of the illustrious client.
In The Adventure of the Illustrious Client: Violet de Merville's father, who likely assists in using the incriminating book to stop the marriage.
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