The Moonstone · Character
Mr. Candy
The Verinders' talkative local doctor, whose professional attentions and unfortunate illness after the birthday dinner leave a lingering mark on the household.
supporting
Also known as Unluckily Mr. Candy, little Mr. Candy, Poor Mr. Candy, poor Mr. Candy, Mr. Candy Frizinghall
First appearance: ii
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Mr. Candy is the kind of country physician who knows everyone's business and is not shy about sharing his opinions, a fixture at Frizinghall and in the Verinder sickroom. His habit of speaking too freely, and his…
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- Moonstone Investigation Core
- Protagonist
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