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Sir Walter Cowdray

A baronet involved in the mystery of the head of Caesar.

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Also known as Sir Walter, Cowdray, Walter

First appearance: the head of caesar

Sir Walter Cowdray first appears in 0007 the head of caesar.

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FBFather BrownCCCaptain CutlerSWSir Wilson Sey…IBIsidore BrunoMPMr. Patrick Bu…SWSir Walter Cowdray

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