Charles Dickens (チャールズ・ディッケンズ Chāruzu Dikkenzu), also simply referred to as Charlie, is Mycroft Holmes' pet pigeon. Mycroft used Charles Dickens to send letters to Albert James Moriarty while the latter was imprisoned in the Tower of London.[1]
Appearance[]
Charles Dickens appears to be a homing pigeon whose plumage consists of mostly one colour, most likely white.
Personality[]
Due to the frequent visits, Charles Dickens is noted to have grown quite attached to Albert, even looking out the window after returning to Mycroft as if wanting to go back. Upon Albert's arrival in Mycroft's office after leaving prison, Charles immediately flies to him and sits on his shoulder.[1]
Trivia[]
- The pigeon's name is a reference to the real-life author "Charles Dickens" who is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Some notable works include "A Christmas Carol", "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations".
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 65