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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character
William Derbyshire
The coachman murdered in the Reigate case.
minor
Also known as Derbyshire
First appearance: the reigate puzzle
William Derbyshire first appears in 0006 the reigate puzzle.
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- Yellow Face secret
- Silver Blaze case
- Musgrave Ritual mystery
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