Chimes at MidnightA 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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If you do feel the need to leave, of course, we'll do so right away.” “Thank you, dearest.” Veronica pointed. “There's Ben.” A couple of dozen students had assembled in the nearby corner, ready to take part in the race.
If you do feel the need to leave, of course, we'll do so right away.” “Thank you, dearest.” Veronica pointed. “There's Ben.” A couple of dozen students had assembled in the nearby corner, ready to take part in the race.
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The blood—or whatever it was—soon coated McAllister's hands. “This isn't the same cloth the bundle's wrapped in,” he muttered as he worked. “Nor is it parchment within. It feels heavier, too.” He unwrapped the last sheet of cloth.
The blood—or whatever it was—soon coated McAllister's hands. “This isn't the same cloth the bundle's wrapped in,” he muttered as he worked. “Nor is it parchment within. It feels heavier, too.” He unwrapped the last sheet of cloth.
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“It's enough to worry about—if you can call feeling like I've swallowed a gallon of ice-cold water every time I think about this worry.” “At least you have your investiture to look forward to. The prime minister himself will award you ...
“It's enough to worry about—if you can call feeling like I've swallowed a gallon of ice-cold water every time I think about this worry.” “At least you have your investiture to look forward to. The prime minister himself will award you ...
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“How're you feeling?” “I'm fine, now.” Veronica smiled. “The morning sickness seems to have ... “I do hope he won't keep us for long, as I feel utterly fagged out.” Claire gave her a wicked little smile. “I'm both sorry and not sorry ...
“How're you feeling?” “I'm fine, now.” Veronica smiled. “The morning sickness seems to have ... “I do hope he won't keep us for long, as I feel utterly fagged out.” Claire gave her a wicked little smile. “I'm both sorry and not sorry ...
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When people speak of a stabbing pain, they're not really describing how it feels to be stabbed. I can speak from personal experience.” “You can?” Veronica exclaimed. “Oh yes. When I was a young constable before the war, ...
When people speak of a stabbing pain, they're not really describing how it feels to be stabbed. I can speak from personal experience.” “You can?” Veronica exclaimed. “Oh yes. When I was a young constable before the war, ...
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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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Anthony appeared asked Barbara’s bedroom believe bloody bundle Claire Claire’s closed course darling dear dearest Doctor don’t door dressing entered eyes face feel followed gave gaze give glanced guests hall hand happened Haynes he’s head heard held hope Hoyland It’s Jeanette Judd keep killed Lady Alice lane last night leaned leave letter looked maid Mary McAllister mind miss murder Muriel murmured Nash nodded once opened passageway passed Perhaps pointed police Polly poor Professor Sheridan reached replied returned seems Sheridan shook showed side sighed smile snow sounded standing stay stood sure tell Thank That’s There’s thing thought Thurlow told took touched turned Veronica Veronica and Claire village voice wait walked Watkins window woman wonder young
Informació bibliogràfica
| Títol | Chimes at Midnight Volum 6 de Veronica Nash |
| Editor | eXtasy Books, 1988 |
| ISBN | 1487433662, 9781487433666 |
| Nre. de pàgines | 135 pàgines |
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