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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character

Victor Trevor

Holmes's warm-hearted college friend, whose boisterous Newfoundland and genial father draw the young detective into his first tangled case.

supporting

Also known as Trevor, Victor, young Trevor

First appearance: The Gloria Scott

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Holmes's only college friend, who invited him to his father's estate.
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Victor Trevor appears in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes as supporting figure.

Victor Trevor first appears in 0004 the gloria scott.

In The Gloria Scott: Holmes's only college friend, who invited him to his father's estate.

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DWDr. WatsonSESir Edward HollyMHMrs. HudsonSHSherlock HolmesJBJim BrownerVTVictor Trevor

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  • Other

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  • Yellow Face secret
  • Silver Blaze case
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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