Inside the story
Meet Inspector Lestrade
Inspector Lestrade is a dogged, energetic detective with Scotland Yard, working official police cases in London. He crosses paths with Sherlock Holmes in difficult investigations, bringing persistence and professional experience even when Holmes proves more gifted at solving puzzles.
On the page
A wiry, sallow-faced Scotland Yard inspector of middle age, lean and rat-featured, with dark deep-set eyes, prominent dark brows and a neat dark moustache; fair but sallow complexion. Wears a brown bowler hat and a heavy black double-breasted overcoat with two rows of brass buttons over a dark tie and white collar.
