The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Godfrey Norton
A lawyer who marries Irene Adler in 'A Scandal in Bohemia'.
minor
Also known as Mr. Godfrey Norton, Norton, This Godfrey Norton
First appearance: A Scandal in Bohemia
Godfrey Norton's tie to Sherlock Holmes is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Irene Adler's new husband, a lawyer, whom she marries during the course of Holmes's investigation.
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With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Norton is a client of Holmes who seeks his help in a sensitive matter. With Sherlock Holmes (professional): Norton is a client of Holmes who seeks his help in a sensitive matter.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Major Clients and Antagonists
- Protagonist
- Imposters and Disguised Criminals
- Clients with Deceptive Families
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Norton is a client of Holmes who seeks his help in a sensitive matter. How this plays out →
- Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Norton is a client of Holmes who seeks his help in a sensitive matter. How this plays out →
- Sherlock Holmes
professional · positive
Norton is a client of Holmes who seeks his help in a sensitive matter. How this plays out →
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