The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Arthur Pinner
A smooth-tongued schemer who poses as a City businessman, spinning an irresistible partnership to draw a struggling clerk into his web.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Pinner, Harry Pinner, Arthur, Mr. Harry Pinner, Mr. Arthur Harry Pinner, Mr. Harris, Pinner
First appearance: The Stockbroker's Clerk
As a supporting figure in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Pinner is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The managing director of the Franco-Midland Hardware Company, revealed to be a criminal who attempts suicide.
Arthur Pinner appears in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes as supporting figure.
Arthur Pinner first appears in 0003 the stockbroker s clerk.
In The Stockbroker's Clerk: The managing director of the Franco-Midland Hardware Company, revealed to be a criminal who attempts suicide.
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- Other
Character groups
- Stockbroker's Clerk scheme
- Silver Blaze case
- Protagonist
- Yellow Face secret
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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