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James Desmond

A relative and the next heir after Sir Henry.

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Also known as Mr. James Desmond

First appearance: ii the curse of the baskervilles

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See James Desmond in ii the curse of the baskervilles