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Freddy Arbuthnot

Friend of Lord Peter, appears briefly.

minor

Also known as Freddy Arbuthnot, Alf

First appearance: i overheard

Freddy Arbuthnot shows up with force in XVII: The Country Lawyer's Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as accompanying Wimsey to see the New Zealanders.
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Freddy Arbuthnot first appears in 0001 i overheard.

In XVII: The Country Lawyer's Story: Mentioned as accompanying Wimsey to see the New Zealanders.

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DIDetective Insp…LPLord Peter Wim…MAMiss Alexandra…MMMr. MurblesSASir Andrew Mac…FAFreddy Arbuthnot

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Wimsey’s sudden, violent exclamation—“Got it!”—marks the emotional and psychological peak of the story, as his…

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