A Second Case of Identity: The Second Mrs. Watson

Jun 19, 2025

“Is Mrs. Watson in?” [FINA] 

 

We all know Watson had more than one wife; the number has been debated over the years. But it's his second wife that seems to be the most intriguing.

 

In this "Mr. Sherlock Holmes the Theorist" episode, we look at David Hammer's article from Baker Street Miscellanea, No. 43. Who was the second Mrs. Watson? It's just a Trifle. 

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• Other episodes referenced:
• Episode 291 - The Four Violets
• Episode 318 - Watson's Marriages
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Music credits

Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band.
Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0