The Eight Strokes of the Clock · Character
Williamson
An Englishwoman involved in a case.
minor
Also known as a Miss Hermione Williamson, Miss Williamson, Hermione
First appearance: viii at the sign of mercury
Williamson shows up with force in The Lady with the Hatchet. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Miss Hermione Williamson, the sixth victim; her name appears in the killer's notebook, leading to the discovery of her body.
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- De Gorne household staff
- Wrongful accusation group
- Protagonist
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