The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes · Character
William Kirwan
A sailor on the Gloria Scott who survives the mutiny.
minor
Also known as William, this William Kirwan—though
First appearance: the gloria scott
William Kirwan shows up with force in The Reigate Puzzle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The coachman murdered at the Cunningham house; found with a scrap of paper in his hand.
William Kirwan first appears in 0004 the gloria scott.
In The Reigate Puzzle: The coachman murdered at the Cunningham house; found with a scrap of paper in his hand.
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- Yellow Face secret
- Silver Blaze case
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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