The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Old Ralph
A groom at Shoscombe Old Place who provides key information.
minor
Also known as Ralph, Old Ralph
First appearance: the adventure of shoscombe old place
Old Ralph shows up with force in The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The aged butler at Tuxbury Old Park, who seems as old as the house itself.
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- Blanched Soldier mystery
- Holmes's inner circle
- Shoscombe Old Place suspects
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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