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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... hope we'll be back in London,” Veronica said over her coffee cup. “At least Muriel knows how to repel boarders.” “She's had plenty of practice, unfortunately. That woman's a saint. We should give her a raise. Sixty-five pounds per year ...
... hope we'll be back in London,” Veronica said over her coffee cup. “At least Muriel knows how to repel boarders.” “She's had plenty of practice, unfortunately. That woman's a saint. We should give her a raise. Sixty-five pounds per year ...
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... . From what I learned at St. Barbara's, he took a sabbatical not long after the Irish civil war ended. It's another aspect I'll look into.” He grimaced. “I just hope Special Branch don't get involved. 18 A.J. Matthews.
... . From what I learned at St. Barbara's, he took a sabbatical not long after the Irish civil war ended. It's another aspect I'll look into.” He grimaced. “I just hope Special Branch don't get involved. 18 A.J. Matthews.
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He grimaced. “I just hope Special Branch don't get involved. If they hear there may be an Irish connection, I can wave goodbye to any control I have over this case.” “Let's hope for your sake there isn't,” Claire said. “Thank you, miss ...
He grimaced. “I just hope Special Branch don't get involved. If they hear there may be an Irish connection, I can wave goodbye to any control I have over this case.” “Let's hope for your sake there isn't,” Claire said. “Thank you, miss ...
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... hope they soon find whoever did the deed. Such things can weigh heavily on a closed community like a college. I know how it was at Girton.” They entered the archway, and the constable saluted them. “Is there any further news, constable ...
... hope they soon find whoever did the deed. Such things can weigh heavily on a closed community like a college. I know how it was at Girton.” They entered the archway, and the constable saluted them. “Is there any further news, constable ...
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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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