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The Hon. Freddy Arbuthnot
A friend of Lord Peter, involved in the cave of Ali Baba.
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Also known as Freddy Arbuthnot, Freddy, the Hon, Arbuthnot, the obedient Freddy, Alf
First appearance: the adventurous exploit of the cave of ali baba
The Hon. Freddy Arbuthnot shows up with force in The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in passing as having proposed a motion about wireless at the club.
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In The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers: Mentioned in passing as having proposed a motion about wireless at the club. Later, in The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker: Plays cards and is asked…
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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