Lord Blatherard Osmo dedicated himself entirely to the city of Novi Pazar. However, in early 1939, he was found dead in a peculiar manner, suffocated in a bathtub filled with tapioca pudding, located at the residence of a certain Viscountess. This unusual incident raised suspicions among some observers regarding potential involvement from an organization referred to as the Firm.

The bizarre circumstances surrounding Osmo's death have led to various interpretations and theories, with the suggestion that the Firm may have had motives linked to his activities in Novi Pazar. Such speculation underscores the mysterious and often dangerous entanglements of the characters within the narrative.