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Dr. Grimbold

A doctor consulted during the case.

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Also known as Grimbold

First appearance: ix

Dr. Grimbold shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having collaborated with Sir Julian Freke in the examination of the body.
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In VI: Mentioned as having collaborated with Sir Julian Freke in the examination of the body. Later, in VIII: His evidence about the time…

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SJSir Julian FrekeDDDowager Duches…LPLord Peter Wim…ISInspector SuggSRSir Reuben LevyDGDr. Grimbold

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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it depicts the literal exhumation of a body, transforming suspi…

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See Dr. Grimbold in ix