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The Return of Sherlock Holmes · Character

Arthur

A young man accused of theft in the Three Students case, but later exonerated.

minor

Also known as Poor Arthur

First appearance: the adventure of the three students

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13 connections

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MHMrs. Hilton Cu…SHSherlock HolmesSHStanley HopkinsJWJames WilderMHMrs. HayesARArthur

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Students and secret keepers
  • Minor suspects and detectives
  • Protagonist
  • Major criminals and victims

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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