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Gilchrist

A young athlete involved in a cheating scandal at Cambridge that Holmes investigates.

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Also known as Mr. Gilchrist

First appearance: The Adventure of the Three Students

Gilchrist shows up with force in The Adventure of the Three Students. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The student who tampered with the exam proof, motivated by the pressure of the scholarship.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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