# Sherlock Holmes — The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes character guide > Sherlock Holmes in The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Sherlock Holmes, Holmes, Mr. Holmes **First appearance:** 0001-the-casebook-of-sherlock-holmes ## Snapshot A consulting detective whose restless mind turns a stranger's English tailoring and a lawyer's flickering eyes into evidence before the man has finished his first sentence. ## Who they are Holmes operates from Baker Street as the last resort for cases too delicate or dangerous for Scotland Yard, and his methods depend as much on reading people as on reading clues. His habit of needling a visitor — noting the cut of a coat, the toes of boots — is not vanity but a deliberate test, and it can ruffle even a man who came seeking help. In these late adventures he is older, wearier, and more aware that some mysteries hide not crimes but private griefs, which gives his deductions an unusual moral weight. ## Relationships ### [Dr. Watson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/dr_watson) _friendship_ Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and companion in investigations. ### [Count Sylvius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/count_sylvius) _rivalry_ Count Sylvius is a dangerous criminal adversary whom Holmes pursues and outwits. ### [Sir Robert Norberton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/sir_robert_norberton) _rivalry_ Sir Robert Norberton is a suspect and antagonist in a case, clashing with Holmes's deductions. ### [Neil Gibson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/neil_gibson) _professional_ Neil Gibson, a wealthy client, hires Holmes to investigate a murder involving his wife and governess. ### [Mrs. Ronder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/mrs_ronder) _psychological_ Mrs. Ronder is a victim of a horrific crime whom Holmes interviews, revealing deep trauma and manipulation. ### [Mr. Sutro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/mr_sutro) _professional_ Mr. Sutro is a client who seeks Holmes's help in a case involving a missing person and a mysterious house. ### [Inspector MacKinnon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/inspector_mackinnon) _professional_ Inspector MacKinnon is a police officer who collaborates with Holmes on a case, often deferring to his methods. ### [Jacky Garrideb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/jacky_garrideb) _rivalry_ Jacky Garrideb is a violent criminal who opposes Holmes during the investigation of a murder. ### [Sam Merton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/sam_merton) _rivalry_ Sam Merton is an accomplice to Count Sylvius and an antagonist whom Holmes helps capture. ### [Sir James Damery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/sir_james_damery) _professional_ Sir James Damery is a client who hires Holmes to investigate a delicate matter involving a noble family. ### [Cheeseman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/cheeseman) _rivalry_ Cheeseman is a suspect in a case, and Holmes exposes his criminal activities. ### [Lady Beatrice Falder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/lady_beatrice_falder) _professional_ Lady Beatrice Falder is a client who seeks Holmes's help to recover a stolen document. ## In the story ### [The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-casebook-of-sherlock-holmes) The master detective, featured throughout the collection. ### [The Adventure of the Illustrious Client](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-illustrious-client) Takes on the case to thwart Baron Gruner's marriage, confronts Gruner directly, and orchestrates the use of a compromising book. ### [The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-blanched-soldier) Narrates the case, alone after Watson's marriage, and deduces Dodd's background from his appearance. ### [The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-mazarin-stone) Deeply engaged in the Mazarin Stone case, using disguises and a wax dummy to outwit Count Sylvius. ### [The Adventure of the Three Gables](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-three-gables) Investigates the case of Three Gables, confronts Steve Dixie and the mysterious woman behind the intimidation and burglary. ### [The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-sussex-vampire) Investigates the alleged vampirism case, deduces the true cause involving a poisoned dart and the maid Dolores. ### [The Adventure of the Three Garridebs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-three-garridebs) Holmes deduces that John Garrideb is lying and investigates the strange will. ### [The Problem of Thor Bridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-problem-of-thor-bridge) Investigates the Thor Bridge murder case, using Watson's revolver in a crucial test. ### [The Adventure of the Creeping Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-creeping-man) Investigates the strange case of Professor Presbury, theorizing about the connection between dogs and family moods. ### [The Adventure of the Lion's Mane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-lion-s-mane) Retired to Sussex, narrates the case himself as Watson is absent; investigates McPherson's death and identifies the jellyfish as the killer. ### [The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-veiled-lodger) Holmes is consulted by Mrs. Merrilow about her mysterious lodger, Mrs. Ronder. He recalls the Abbas Parva tragedy and agrees to hear Mrs. Ronder's story. ### [The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-shoscombe-old-place) Investigates Sir Robert's strange behavior and uncovers the hidden death of Lady Beatrice. ### [The Adventure of the Retired Colourman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/chapters/the-adventure-of-the-retired-colourman) Investigates the case of Josiah Amberley, using his deductive skills to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters/sherlock_holmes - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_casebook_of_sherlock_holmes_se/characters