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Mr. Swinburne

A man mentioned in connection with the great reputation case.

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Also known as Swinburne

First appearance: ii the painful fall of a great reputation

Mr. Swinburne first appears in 0001 ii the painful fall of a great reputation.

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RMReverend Mr. S…BGBasil GrantRGRupert GrantBUBurrowsCHColonel HawkerMSMr. Swinburne

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Character groups

  • Old Lady's Seclusion
  • Protagonist
  • Great Reputation Case
  • Vicar's Visit Mystery

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