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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... happening, Dr. McAllister?” Sir Gideon asked. “What's wrong with the bundle?” “I shall endeavour to tell you, sir, as soon as I've examined it,” McAllister replied. gave another gasp went up “I think we'd better stay here,” Claire 8 ...
... happening, Dr. McAllister?” Sir Gideon asked. “What's wrong with the bundle?” “I shall endeavour to tell you, sir, as soon as I've examined it,” McAllister replied. gave another gasp went up “I think we'd better stay here,” Claire 8 ...
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... happened. A sheep's head?” He grimaced. “A barbarous thing to use for a prank, but nothing really surprises me with these students. The ruddy Condon Club's behind that little nastiness, I'll wager.” “You could be right,” Claire said ...
... happened. A sheep's head?” He grimaced. “A barbarous thing to use for a prank, but nothing really surprises me with these students. The ruddy Condon Club's behind that little nastiness, I'll wager.” “You could be right,” Claire said ...
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... happened to her family because I proved my worth. Claire clasped Veronica's hand. “I'm afraid Ronnie has too much else to think about right now,” she said in clipped tones. And now she's annoyed. Oh dear... “I understand.” Conliffe put ...
... happened to her family because I proved my worth. Claire clasped Veronica's hand. “I'm afraid Ronnie has too much else to think about right now,” she said in clipped tones. And now she's annoyed. Oh dear... “I understand.” Conliffe put ...
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... Of course. For now, let's forget everything that happened last night.” “Easier said than done,” Claire murmured as they headed for the stairs. Chapter Three The porter on duty in the gatehouse confirmed 20 A.J. Matthews.
... Of course. For now, let's forget everything that happened last night.” “Easier said than done,” Claire murmured as they headed for the stairs. Chapter Three The porter on duty in the gatehouse confirmed 20 A.J. Matthews.
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... happened to me in Iraq, I really feel I need to be myself again. Dangerous or not, I must do this.” “I see.” Claire appeared disappointed but gave a little shrug. “Well, I can't fault you for wanting to regain your... your spirit after ...
... happened to me in Iraq, I really feel I need to be myself again. Dangerous or not, I must do this.” “I see.” Claire appeared disappointed but gave a little shrug. “Well, I can't fault you for wanting to regain your... your spirit after ...
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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