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Case №176Tuesday, September 22, 2026Routine

Lifted from the Wall

The Gilded Frame, Caldmere

The Briefing

A small bronze by a rising sculptor vanished from The Gilded Frame overnight — and the only person who knew its exact insurance value was the appraiser sent to assess it.

Persons of Interest

Everyone has something to hide.

Kofi Osei, Gallery Owner, The Gilded Frame in Caldmere
Kofi Osei
Gallery Owner, The Gilded Frame

Dr. Abena Osei's brother. Warm, social, and moves at the speed of conversation. His eye for talent is exceptional. He genuinely believes art can save a town.

Sylvie Barron, Artist-in-Residence, The Gilded Frame in Caldmere
Sylvie Barron
Artist-in-Residence, The Gilded Frame

A sculptor whose work is dark, physical, and unsettling in ways that sell surprisingly well. Lives in the studio apartment above the gallery and works at night.

Diane Lafferty, Real Estate Developer in Caldmere
Diane Lafferty
Real Estate Developer

The newest Cliff Walk resident. Made her money in Boston real estate and moved to Caldmere with plans to "revitalize" the waterfront. Shrewd, social, and genuinely confused by the hostility.

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