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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character

Mary Browner

Jim Browner's unfaithful wife, one of the victims whose ear was sent.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Browner, Browner

First appearance: the cardboard box

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Mary Browner first appears in 0001 the cardboard box.

With Alec Fairbairn (romantic): Alec Fairbairn is Mary Browner's lover, with whom she has an affair, leading to tragic consequences. With Sarah Cushing (family): Mary Browner is Sarah Cushing's sister, and their relationship is strained by Mary's secret affair. With Sarah Cushing (family): Mary Browner is Sarah Cushing's sister, and their relationship is strained by Mary's secret affair.

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  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mary Browner in the cardboard box
See Mary Browner in the cardboard box