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The Murders in Praed Street · Character

Lady Mary Mayfair

A parlourmaid in the Ludgrove household.

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Also known as Mary the parlourmaid, Mary

First appearance: i the street

Lady Mary Mayfair first appears in 0001 i the street.

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IHInspector Hans…MEMr. Elmer Ludg…MJMr. James ToveyTBThe Black SailorTPThe ProfessorLMLady Mary Mayfair

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  • Praed Street suspects and investigators

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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