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Rachel Howells

A maid at Hurlstone who was in love with Brunton.

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Also known as the maid Howells

First appearance: The Musgrave Ritual

Rachel Howells shows up with force in The Musgrave Ritual. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Second housemaid, formerly engaged to Brunton, suffers from brain-fever and later disappears.
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In The Musgrave Ritual: Second housemaid, formerly engaged to Brunton, suffers from brain-fever and later disappears.

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BRBruntonSHSherlock HolmesEBEdith BaxterRMReginald Musgr…PTPercy TrevelyanRHRachel Howells

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  • Musgrave Ritual mystery
  • Protagonist
  • Silver Blaze case
  • Yellow Face secret

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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