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Grimm

An old man involved in the Paradise of Thieves.

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Also known as old Grimm

First appearance: the paradise of thieves

Grimm shows up with force in The Fairy Tale of Father Brown. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A German detective who investigated Prince Otto's death and shared details with Flambeau.
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FLFlambeauFBFather BrownPOPrince Otto of…HEHedwigDHDr. HirschGRGrimm

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