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Flinders

A man who appears in connection with the stables.

minor

Also known as XXIV Flinders

First appearance: xxiii while the stables burned

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JBJack BaileyWAWarnerRIRachel InnesGIGertrude InnesAAArnold ArmstrongFLFlinders

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral witnesses and relatives
  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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