His Last Bow · Character
Inspector Baynes
A fat-faced, small-eyed country inspector whose deceptively easy manner and stubborn independence make him a more formidable rival to Holmes than anyone expects.
supporting
Also known as Baynes, Mr. Baynes
First appearance: The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
As a supporting figure in His Last Bow, Inspector Baynes is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Works with Holmes on the investigation into Garcia's murder.
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Baynes is the local man on the Oxshott murder, and he makes no secret of his intention to work on his own lines rather than defer to the famous consulting detective. His genial red face and glittering eyes conceal a…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Bruce-Partington Plans Case
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Inspector Baynes collaborates with Holmes on a case, showing mutual respect and… How this plays out →
- Sir James Walter
professional · positive
- Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Inspector Baynes collaborates with Holmes on a case, showing mutual respect and… How this plays out →
- Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Inspector Baynes collaborates with Holmes on a case, showing mutual respect and… How this plays out →
- Sir James Walter
professional · positive
- Sir James Walter
professional · positive
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Inspector Baynes appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge
- The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles
- The Tiger of San Pedro
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