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Francis was Edward’s classmate and roommate from boarding school. They lost contact after Edward left school, but have reunited upon Francis’s return to London. Francis is kind and considerate to all, but is also rather meek and indecisive. Currently he works as a secretary while reading and stud... read more

Francis was Edward’s classmate and roommate from boarding school. They lost contact after Edward left school, but have reunited upon Francis’s return to London. Francis is kind and considerate to all, but is also rather meek and indecisive. Currently he works as a secretary while reading and studying in his spare time to achieve his dream. Francis has an unfortunate tendency to get caught up in strange cases, and thus in desperate need of a detective—even an amateur one like Edward.

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Edward’s second cousin, Henrietta is a frank, cheerful, and highly energetic woman. She revels in the life of a socialite, and is also a leading philanthropist. She has a particular knack for coaxing people into giving donations while also making them feel good about themselves. A certain case bro... read more

Edward’s second cousin, Henrietta is a frank, cheerful, and highly energetic woman. She revels in the life of a socialite, and is also a leading philanthropist. She has a particular knack for coaxing people into giving donations while also making them feel good about themselves. A certain case brought her and Edward close, and they eventually become bosom friends.

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Edward was a temporary Greek instructor who worked briefly at Edward and Francis’s school during the time they were enrolled. He is also an alumnus of the same school, a former prefect who was respected by many for his excellent academic achievements as well as his prowess in sports. An extrovert ... read more

Edward was a temporary Greek instructor who worked briefly at Edward and Francis’s school during the time they were enrolled. He is also an alumnus of the same school, a former prefect who was respected by many for his excellent academic achievements as well as his prowess in sports. An extrovert who enjoys conversation, he is popular in high society due to his outgoing personality as well as his stylish and elegant sense of fashion. He came across Edward by coincidence and assisted him in a case, which lead them to become reacquainted.

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Edward’s great-aunt, Lydia is a rich old lady who acts solely of her own accord and judgment. She continues to wear her widow's weeds ever since her husband’s passing 30 years ago, and is thereby considered an eccentric. Lydia resides at Lane Hall, a London townhouse infamous for being haunted. L... read more

Edward’s great-aunt, Lydia is a rich old lady who acts solely of her own accord and judgment. She continues to wear her widow's weeds ever since her husband’s passing 30 years ago, and is thereby considered an eccentric. Lydia resides at Lane Hall, a London townhouse infamous for being haunted. Lydia had barely any contact with the Edenic brothers, yet for some reason she provided Edward with a residence once she learns of his troubles.