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publicized; but, in this instance, once the guilty party had been correctly identified, our client felt no compunction against identifying the culprit and displaying his misdeeds for all to see. The article, I hope, will also give you understanding of Edward Freame’s ability to solve cases that are quite out of the ordinary. He is a man of uncommon diligence and intelligence. As you will have no immediate opportunity to judge the man for yourself, I will attempt to provide you my sense of his character.
    Edward Freame, at seven and twenty years, is not subject to the passions and unclear thinking of youth, nor is he unable to defend himself or to give chase when the need arises. He maintains himself in good physical condition, is no stranger to the boxing ring, and is considered a fine shot. While all about him gape in astonishment and wonder, Freame remains unaffected. He does notallow his mind to be overwhelmed by that which he has seen or been told.
    Edward Freame is the middle child. While still a young man, he visited the home of a school friend and fell in love with the governess in whose charge were the younger children of the family. Freame’s own family, to say nothing of those employing the governess, were strongly against the alliance, and so the young couple eloped. As a consequence, Freame was estranged from his family. The elder Mr. Freame died within a year of his son’s marriage. Freame, having finished but a portion of his first year reading law at Cambridge, and needing to support his new family, chose to apply his sharp mind to other areas of the law. He worked with Fielding’s Bow Street Runners until two years ago — until the sudden death of his young wife. He then left Fielding’s group, and has worked almost entirely for this firm ever the since.
    Edward Freame’s only child resides with an older sister; he is unencumbered and more than qualified to undertake an investigation such as yours. I will notify him at once of your requirements and with your implicit agreement pass on the journal of Captain Robert Walton so that Freame may become acquainted with the details of your case. I would request you forward us immediately the letter you received from the Irish magistrate, Mr. Kirwin, and all other related documents in your possession. Every known intelligence related to Henry’s murder must be given to Mr. Freame in order that he may begin his investigation with the utmost assurance and confidence.
    Freame has consistently provided my firm with satisfactory results, and I trust you will be equally satisfied with the information he gathers on your behalf. He is possessed of excellent faculties of observation, and in his application of great insight into the evidence provided therefrom is he provided with the ability to solve a case. He will do his best to achieve an outcome that will silence the disquiet that continues to disturb you.
    You and I are no longer at an age when travel of any distance is desirable. I could well live easily with this fact, were it not for the sorrow I feel at the physical geography that lies between us. I remain, dear sir, with respectful compliments to your wife and daughters, your well-wisher and friend,
    Sir Arthur Gray
    Holmwood, Gray, Cameron, and Associates
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Murder at 112 Grosvenor Place
    The mysterious death of Lady Emilia Chesterlock of Grosvenor Square was solved by Mr. Edward Freame, investigator, employed by Holmwood, Gray, Cameron, and Associates. Lady Chesterlock married Lord Humphrey Chesterlock after the death of her first husband, shipping magnate Mr. Frank Beardsley. Upon the death of her second husband, Lady Chesterlock took up permanent residence at 112 Grosvenor Place. Early in the morning on the eleventh of December, Mrs. Chesterlock’s body was found burned beyond recognition in an armchair. Initially, it was believed she had died through strange yet natural causes of combustion,