the real mr francis: a nick pelling scenario
.. subtly amended
Jun 28
generations, the last of the trilogy
Generations is the final volume in Peter Bowes’ trilogy of essays and stories, the first two being Bloodlines (2013) and Lineage (2015).
the black market theory: was francis’ car hot?
There is no record of the police taking any interest ..
May 12
three. francis pulls his first string
chapter 3 - someone who likes getting his face in the papers
the francis conundrum
Of all the pseudonyms used in Gerry Feltus‘ book only Mr Francis remains improperly named, and Feltus is steadfast in his understanding of the reason for such secrecy.
Policy.
In his own words: “Police should not betray a confidence and if people request their identity not be revealed they must respect their wish.” [p388]
The policeman who declined to reveal the identity of the person who handed him the Rubaiyat was DS Leane. That decision was unlikely to have been made without his superior officer’s knowledge and consent.
This policy goes all the way up the line.
DS Leane should not betray a confidence secret, and if his DI requested that the identity of the person who gave him the Rubaiyat remain confidential secret, he must respect his wish.
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Where was the Rubaiyat found?
Who found it?
Why the secrecy?
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