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Just after writing a will bequeathing his entire estate to his wife, he dies.

Though the circumstances and timing have prompted speculation ever since, Rosenblum swiftly marries the widow.

Despite the uptick in wealth and social legitimacy, in 1898 he finds himself in trouble over some dubious business dealings.

He needs to leave Britain quickly and turns to his contacts at Scotland Yard for assistance.

Melville comes up trumps, even going so far as to provide him with a new state-sanctioned identity.

Sigmund Rosenblum disappears and Sidney Riley leaves Britain with Margaret and her inheritance at his side.

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With his new passport and name in hand, Riley begins building his reputation.