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The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character

Mr. Norlett

A man involved in the Retired Colourman case.

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Norlett, Mrs. Norlett, Norlett

First appearance: the adventure of the retired colourman

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SRSir Robert Nor…SHSherlock HolmesBGBaron GrunerKEKiller EvansMNMr. Norlett

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  • Minor characters across cases
  • Shoscombe Old Place suspects
  • Protagonist
  • Gruner's web of victims

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