His Last Bow · Character

Sir James Walter

A deceased government official involved in the submarine plans theft.

minor

Also known as Sir James, the late Sir James Walter

First appearance: the adventure of the bruce partington plans

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Character groups

Bruce-Partington Plans Case
Protagonist
Cornish Mystery Cases

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Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Holmes works with Sir James Walter as a client and ally in a counter-espionage operation. How this plays out →
Dr. Leon Sterndale
friendship · positive
Constable Walters
professional · positive
Inspector Baynes
professional · positive
Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Holmes works with Sir James Walter as a client and ally in a counter-espionage operation. How this plays out →
Dr. Leon Sterndale
friendship · positive
Inspector Baynes
professional · positive
Inspector Baynes
professional · positive
Constable Walters
professional · positive

Sherlock Holmes
Holmes works with Sir James Walter as a client and ally in a counter-espionage operation.
Dr. Leon Sterndale
Dr. Leon Sterndale is a close friend and ally of Sir James Walter, sharing a bond of trust.
Constable Walters
Constable Walters serves under Sir James Walter in a police or security capacity.
Inspector Baynes
Inspector Baynes works with Sir James Walter on a case involving espionage and murder.
Sherlock Holmes
Holmes works with Sir James Walter as a client and ally in a counter-espionage operation.
Dr. Leon Sterndale
Dr. Leon Sterndale is a close friend and ally of Sir James Walter, sharing a bond of trust.
Inspector Baynes
Inspector Baynes works with Sir James Walter on a case involving espionage and murder.
Inspector Baynes
Inspector Baynes works with Sir James Walter on a case involving espionage and murder.
Constable Walters
Constable Walters serves under Sir James Walter in a police or security capacity.

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