The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Sir James Damery
A distinguished client who hires Holmes for a delicate social case.
minor
Also known as Sir James, Damery, Colonel Sir James Damery, Colonel Damery
First appearance: The Adventure of the Illustrious Client
Sir James Damery's tie to Sherlock Holmes is one of the pressures that moves The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The illustrious client who hires Holmes to prevent the marriage; delivers the incriminating book to break the engagement.
Sir James Damery first appears in 0002 the adventure of the illustrious client.
With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir James Damery is a client who hires Holmes to investigate a delicate matter involving a noble family. With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir James Damery is a client who hires Holmes to investigate a delicate matter involving a noble family. With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Sir James Damery is a client who hires Holmes to investigate a delicate matter involving a noble family.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters across cases
- Protagonist
- Holmes's inner circle
- Blanched Soldier mystery
- Gruner's web of victims
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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