The Recurring Cast
Character · Baker Street · 2 books

Mary Morstan

Mary Morstan is a governess who brings a case to Holmes and becomes Watson’s wife.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Sign of the Four (1890)
Latest appearance
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892)
Books
2 (1 major, 1 minor)
Series
Sherlock Holmes novels, Sherlock Holmes stories
Author
Arthur Conan Doyle
Circle
Baker Street

Where to meet Mary Morstan

Mary Morstan first appears in The Sign of the Four (1890), in a major role, book 2 of the Sherlock Holmes novels series.

Buy The Sign of the Four

Every book with Mary Morstan

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 1890MThe Sign of the Fourmajor role · Sherlock Holmes novelsMeets WatsonBuy
  2. 1892·The Adventures of Sherlock Holmesminor role · Sherlock Holmes storiesBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Dr John WatsonArmy doctor, Holmes’s friend and chronicler2
Mrs HudsonLandlady at 221B Baker Street2
Sherlock HolmesConsulting detective2