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The Mystery of the Blue Train · Character

Lord Leconbury

A friend of Derek Kettering's family, mentioned in conversation.

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Also known as Poor old Leconbury, Leconbury

First appearance: xviii derek lunches

Lord Leconbury first appears in 0019 xviii derek lunches.

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RKRuth KetteringMKMajor KnightonKGKatherine GreyDKDerek KetteringHPHercule PoirotLLLord Leconbury

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