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The Valley of Fear · Character

Billy James

A young boy who delivers a message in the story.

minor

Also known as Billy, little Billy James

First appearance: iv the valley of fear

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JMJohn McMurdoSHSherlock HolmesCMCouncillor McG…IMInspector MacD…TBTed BaldwinBJBilly James

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Vermissa Valley Scowrers
  • Protagonist
  • Birlstone Manor Investigation

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

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