# Mr. James Windibank — The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes character guide

> Mr. James Windibank in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Windibank, Windibank, James Windibank, Mr. James Windibank

**First appearance:** 0005-a-case-of-identity

## Who they are

Mary Sutherland's stepfather who deceives her for financial gain.

## In the story

### [A Case of Identity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_adventures_of_sherlock_holmes/chapters/a-case-of-identity)

Revealed as the villain. He disguised himself as Hosmer Angel to deceive his stepdaughter, ensuring she remains unmarried and her income stays in the household. Flees when confronted.

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