The Grell Mystery

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The Grell Mystery
Superintendent Frank Castle Froest (1858, Bristol – 7 January, 1930) was a British detective and crime writer.

Froest was described by a journalist as being "...short, thick-set, full-faced, Mr.Froest in uniform looked more like a Prussian field-marshal than anything else. Out of uniform (which he generally was) he was always immaculate in silk hat, patent leather boots, and carrying a carefully rolled umbrella." Called 'the man with iron hands', Froest was incredibly strong, and could tear a pack of cards in half and snap a sixpence 'like a biscuit'.

  • Mystery & Crime
  • 97419 Words
  • Ages 18 and up
  • 21
  • 4
  • Publication Date: 11-20-2014
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Mount Airy, MD

Do you remember morning paper routes? That's not coming back. If you were the
lucky kid who bought or was given the route in a growing subdivision you were
up at 4.30 am in the dark and cold putting together Sunday papers. Your route
Mgr dropped them at several locations and you were out by yourself until the
route was finished. You also had to collect money by yourself. In the dark.
That is how you got your tips.
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