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Colonel Hayter

A colonel who assists Holmes in the Reigate case.

minor

Also known as Hayter, The Colonel, Colonel

First appearance: The Reigate Puzzle

Colonel Hayter shows up with force in The Reigate Puzzle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts Holmes and Watson; a fine old soldier and friend of Watson from Afghanistan.
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Colonel Hayter first appears in 0006 the reigate puzzle.

In The Reigate Puzzle: Hosts Holmes and Watson; a fine old soldier and friend of Watson from Afghanistan.

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CRColonel RossOCOld CunninghamSHSherlock HolmesSESir Edward HollyWKWilliam KirwanCHColonel Hayter

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Yellow Face secret
  • Silver Blaze case
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Colonel Hayter in The Reigate Puzzle
See Colonel Hayter in The Reigate Puzzle