The Old Man in the Corner · Character
Mary Sullivan
A woman involved in a mysterious death.
minor
Also known as Mary, Polly
First appearance: xxi the dublin mystery
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Housemaid who testified that Wethered said the will was safe in his pocket.
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- Mysterious deaths
- Minor characters and witnesses
- Police and forgery
- Financial scandal deaths
- Protagonist
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