After discovering new facts about James Edwards, Arthur Havelock focused on solving puzzles related to the ring and other finds. He knew that these items could be the key to solving the mystery, but their meaning remained unclear.
The ring found in Lord Livingston's room turned out to be carefully engraved with symbols that could have a connection with ancient rituals. Havelock turned to a specialist in symbolism and mysticism, Dr. Henry Blake, who confirmed that the symbols on the ring had a connection with ancient ritual practices used in occult circles.
Dr. Blake explained that these symbols could represent protection, secret knowledge, or even prophecies, and they could be related to a ritual in which Lord Livingston participated. This information led Havelock to conclude that the ring could have a special meaning for the lord and possibly indicate the reason for his murder.
Havelock also discovered ancient records that contained references to rituals associated with the ring. These records suggested that the ring could be used to attract or protect against supernatural forces. As he studied these documents, Havelock began to put together a picture of how mystical practices could have influenced the life and death of Lord Livingston.
However, despite the progress in the investigation, Havelock encountered many false leads that cast doubt on his conclusions. Every time he thought he had found a clue, a new element was discovered that forced him to reconsider his conclusions.
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One of the false leads was related to the letters that Havelock found among the lord's personal belongings. Initially, he believed that these letters might contain important clues about the motives of family members. However, after careful analysis, he found out that most of the letters were ordinary personal correspondence, unrelated to the case. This mistake forced him to reconsider his method of searching for evidence and focus only on those documents that really had a connection with the murder.
Another example of a false trail was a coincidence in the testimonies of family members. Victoria Livingston mentioned Lord's frequent trips to the city, which, as it turned out, coincided with the actions of another suspect. Havelock, initially believing that this might indicate collusion, found out that these trips were nothing more than personal matters unrelated to the crime.
Havelock also encountered errors in his initial assumptions about rituals. His research on the symbolism of the ring led to the conclusion that the ring could be associated with dark forces, but further research showed that the symbols were more associated with protection and well-being than with threat.
As a result of these false leads, Havelock decided to focus on checking every piece of evidence and theory with extreme care to prevent further mistakes. He continued to work on solving puzzles related to the ring and other objects, but now he was more careful and meticulous in his approach.
With each new discovery, Havelock realized that the investigation was becoming more complicated. False trails and errors required a review of all available data and the identification of possible new directions.
He decided to revisit the evidence related to James Edwards and find out what additional connections could be found between him and the rest of the family. Perhaps Edwards wasn't the only one who used mystical practices to manipulate others. Havelock continued to search for new evidence and analyze it in the context of all the evidence found.