# Inspector Lestrade — His Last Bow character guide

> Inspector Lestrade in His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lestrade, Mr. Lestrade

**First appearance:** 0001-his-last-bow

## Who they are

A Scotland Yard detective who often seeks Holmes's assistance.

## Relationships

### [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_last_bow_se/characters/sherlock_holmes)

_professional_

Inspector Lestrade is a Scotland Yard detective who frequently works with Holmes, often deferring to his superior skills.

### [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_last_bow_se/characters/sherlock_holmes)

_professional_

Inspector Lestrade is a Scotland Yard detective who frequently works with Holmes, often deferring to his superior skills.

### [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_last_bow_se/characters/sherlock_holmes)

_professional_

Inspector Lestrade is a Scotland Yard detective who frequently works with Holmes, often deferring to his superior skills.

## In the story

### [The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_last_bow_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-bruce-partington-plans)

Participates in the investigation and criticizes Holmes's burglary methods.

### [The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/his_last_bow_se/chapters/the-disappearance-of-lady-frances-carfax)

Mentioned as the official police contact; expected to pursue the escaped criminals.

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