The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Martha
An elderly servant.
minor
Also known as old Martha, Poor Martha
First appearance: i the good schoolmaster
Martha shows up with force in IX: “Mad, Gentlemen of the Jury”. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Old servant, testifies about finding Mr.
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In IX: “Mad, Gentlemen of the Jury”: Old servant, testifies about finding Mr. Harding's body and insists Richard is…
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- Investigation and Witnesses
- Slopperton Crime Circle
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