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Dr Watson in Sherlock Holmes

A former military surgeon, serves as the loyal companion and chronicler of Sherlock Holmes's adventures

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Dr Watson from A Study in Scarlet

Audiobooks with Dr Watson

Dr Watson is in 3 audiobooks.

  1. A Study in Scarlet

    A London Home. A body with no obvious cause of death. An Ohio address. A baffled police investigation calls for the world’s best amateur detective, Sherlock...

    Ages 7–9

    £12.99

  2. The Hound of the Baskervilles

    Sir Charles Baskerville has been murdered and it's up to Holmes and Watson to catch the killer before they take their next victim. But, with a...

    Ages 7–9

    £12.99

  3. The Sign of the Four

    When Mary Morstan asks Sherlock Holmes to look into a cryptic message, neither he or Watson expect to end up in a decades-old conflict. To solve...

    Ages 7–9

    £12.99

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Who else is in the story?

The other characters in A Study in Scarlet.

  • Sherlock Holmes

    Brilliant detective solving mysteries with unparalleled deduction skills, alongside his loyal companion Dr. Watson.

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More about Dr Watson

Dr. John Watson, a former military surgeon, serves as the loyal companion and chronicler of Sherlock Holmes's adventures. With his steadfast loyalty, Watson provides crucial support to Holmes, both in his investigations and in navigating the complexities of Victorian London. Despite lacking Holmes's deductive prowess, Watson's practicality, bravery, and unwavering friendship complement Holmes's genius, making them an unbeatable team. Through Watson's narrative lens, readers gain insight into Holmes's methods and the thrilling cases they undertake together, solidifying Watson's status as an indispensable figure in the Sherlock Holmes canon.

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