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(A further issue: how much stock should we put in Lestrade's shorthand, from which Watson took his notes?)
A three pipe problem Matthew Guerrieri 2009
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There are also more overt parallels to Holmes: Newbury has a fondness for laudanum much like Holmes 'flirtation with cocaine; Newbury's police contact, Lestrade, is realized through Constable Bainbridge of Scotland Yard; Newbury even has a helpful housekeeper like Holmes did.
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Dr. Watson and the young Lestrade, which is not only ludicrous but is completely at odds with
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“I’d like to see the box she gave you before I go, though, Mr Holmes,” called Lestrade at his host’s disappearing back.
A Letter of Mary King, Laurie R. 1996
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“I’d like to see the box she gave you before I go, though, Mr Holmes,” called Lestrade at his host’s disappearing back.
A Letter of Mary King, Laurie R. 1996
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Even Inspector Lestrade, the bumbling police detective, carries his pique too far.
The Game Is Always Afoot D.J. Taylor 2011
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This is all good and the exposition is made entertaining due to Moore and Reppion's getting all the voices right for Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Lestrade.
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Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade, and the evil Professor Moriarty is here too.
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Rupert Graves plays police Inspector Lestrade, who puts Holmes 'talents to good use.
Sherlock Holmes Finds New Life With Young British Actor AP 2010
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Rupert Graves plays police Inspector Lestrade, who puts Holmes 'talents to good use.
Sherlock Holmes Finds New Life With Young British Actor AP 2010
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