Read the full article, “A Life Beyond Crime: The Papers of Nicolas Freeling,” on the Harry Ransom Center’s blog Cultural Compass.

Nicolas Freeling’s working draft fragments, notes and letters with Peter Zimmerman related to the work that came to be known as “Gadget.” 1971–1975.

A drawing by physicist Peter Zimmerman with his and Nicolas Freeling’s notes as part of research for “Gadget,” 1971–1975.

Nicolas Freeling’s 1983 memo with editorial notes relating to “No Part in Your Death” (1984).

A page from one of Nicolas Freeling’s journals, 1973–1975.

Notes and fragments for “Gadget” in a “Rough Bomb Book” journal, 1975.

Notes and fragments for “Gadget” in a “Rough Bomb Book” journal, 1975.

A page with a recipe from one of Nicolas Freeling’s journals. 1979.

Nicolas Freeling’s working draft of “The Back of the North Wind.” 1979.

A page with personal notes and jottings from one of Nicolas Freeling’s journals. 1979.