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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character

Charles the Second

The historical king referenced in the Musgrave Ritual.

minor

Also known as Charles

First appearance: the musgrave ritual

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RMReginald Musgr…SCSarah CushingMFMr. ForbesSHSherlock HolmesMBMary BrownerCTCharles the Second

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  • Yellow Face secret
  • Silver Blaze case
  • Cardboard Box murder
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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