Clouds of Witness · Character
Freddy Arbuthnot
Lord Peter's amiable, well-connected crony, forever on hand with gossip, a drink, and the kind of society access that greases an awkward investigation.
supporting
Also known as the Hon. Freddy, the Hon. Freddy Arbuthnot, Freddy, The Hon. Freddy, old Freddy, the Hon, Freddy Arbuthnot, Arbuthnot
First appearance: i of his malice aforethought
As a supporting figure in Clouds of Witness, Freddy Arbuthnot is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Present at breakfast; provides key information about Cathcart's cheerful mood and plans the night before the murder.
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Freddy Arbuthnot moves easily through the drawing rooms and clubs where Wimsey needs ears and introductions, his cheerfulness a useful counterweight to the grim business of a murder inquiry. He is the sort of friend who…
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