The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Shinwell Johnson
A former criminal who now acts as Holmes's underworld informant.
minor
Also known as Johnson, the blithe Shinwell, Tell Shinwell Johnson
First appearance: The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
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Holmes's underworld agent tasked with gathering information on Gruner's secrets.
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- Gruner's web of victims
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