Chimes at MidnighteXtasy Books, 1988 - 135 pàgines A year-end tradition at St. Barbara’s College Oxford ends in the death of a controversial professor. Royce Sheridan had enemies—but which one killed him? A weekend at a stately home may enable Veronica and Claire to uncover the culprit, but as a snowstorm engulfs the house and the body count rises, they may find more than they bargain for. |
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... believe you truly are related to this gentleman. It's one reason why I brought you up here. Please allow me to introduce the Reverend Nathaniel Whyard, first Prebendary of St. Barbara's Chapel.” She gestured to the painting. “His ...
... believe you truly are related to this gentleman. It's one reason why I brought you up here. Please allow me to introduce the Reverend Nathaniel Whyard, first Prebendary of St. Barbara's Chapel.” She gestured to the painting. “His ...
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... believe your lives may be more interesting than I imagined.” “You don't know the jolly old half of it,” Claire said. “Well, I suppose not. As to where you can begin, I have an idea... “I suspect one out of only a small number of people ...
... believe your lives may be more interesting than I imagined.” “You don't know the jolly old half of it,” Claire said. “Well, I suppose not. As to where you can begin, I have an idea... “I suspect one out of only a small number of people ...
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night. We were all distracted by that awful sheep's head. I firmly believe somebody amongst our number took advantage of that distraction. Perhaps to stab Royce to death, and certainly to take my letter.” “That's a reasonable ...
night. We were all distracted by that awful sheep's head. I firmly believe somebody amongst our number took advantage of that distraction. Perhaps to stab Royce to death, and certainly to take my letter.” “That's a reasonable ...
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... believe Royce abused his friendship to conduct a love affair with Amory's wife, Jeanette.” “What a rotter!” Claire exclaimed. “Quite. Of course, they put up a good public front, but I'm afraid the Amory marriage is in trouble. I can see ...
... believe Royce abused his friendship to conduct a love affair with Amory's wife, Jeanette.” “What a rotter!” Claire exclaimed. “Quite. Of course, they put up a good public front, but I'm afraid the Amory marriage is in trouble. I can see ...
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... believe there was anything between them. They were civil to each other, as far as I know, but I rarely saw them together.” She hesitated. “Is there something else?” Claire asked. “Mary has a... certain reputation.” Lady Alice eyed them ...
... believe there was anything between them. They were civil to each other, as far as I know, but I rarely saw them together.” She hesitated. “Is there something else?” Claire asked. “Mary has a... certain reputation.” Lady Alice eyed them ...
Continguts
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Chapter Four | 31 |
Chapter Five | 43 |
Chapter Six | 51 |
Chapter Seven | 62 |
Chapter Eight | 71 |
Chapter Ten | 88 |
Chapter Eleven | 98 |
Chapter Twelve | 109 |
Chapter Thirteen | 115 |
Chapter Fourteen | 123 |
Epilogue | 131 |
About the Author | 136 |
Chapter Nine | 80 |
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