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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Pàgina 2
... late at night when he realised he'd made an awful mistake in his work. Instead of chucking it in the bin like a ... last century, they upgraded the reward to a jeroboam of champers, but it still doesn't seem worth all the bother.” “No ...
... late at night when he realised he'd made an awful mistake in his work. Instead of chucking it in the bin like a ... last century, they upgraded the reward to a jeroboam of champers, but it still doesn't seem worth all the bother.” “No ...
Pàgina 10
... last night of Michaelmas, but as partial punishment for this disgraceful exhibition in front of the guests, I hereby ... Sunday, 2nd December. V eronica and collapsed dropped 10 A.J. Matthews.
... last night of Michaelmas, but as partial punishment for this disgraceful exhibition in front of the guests, I hereby ... Sunday, 2nd December. V eronica and collapsed dropped 10 A.J. Matthews.
Pàgina 15
... last night.” “Of course, but I'm not sure what we can add to our statements, Inspector,” Claire said, settling back in her chair. “There's always something you may've forgotten or thought of little consequence at the time. Something ...
... last night.” “Of course, but I'm not sure what we can add to our statements, Inspector,” Claire said, settling back in her chair. “There's always something you may've forgotten or thought of little consequence at the time. Something ...
Pàgina 17
... last night.” “I did, but you didn't notice an envelope like the one I mentioned?” “Well, no.” Conliffe drew in a breath, appearing vexed. “Then again, we weren't looking for such a thing. Why would we? One might get a nasty paper cut ...
... last night.” “I did, but you didn't notice an envelope like the one I mentioned?” “Well, no.” Conliffe drew in a breath, appearing vexed. “Then again, we weren't looking for such a thing. Why would we? One might get a nasty paper cut ...
Pàgina 19
... last night's adventure. When I spoke to the hotel manager, he was kind enough to extend our stay here for a free night, given the circumstances.” “That's kind of him.” Conliffe smiled. “I should leave everything our hands, Mrs. Nash ...
... last night's adventure. When I spoke to the hotel manager, he was kind enough to extend our stay here for a free night, given the circumstances.” “That's kind of him.” Conliffe smiled. “I should leave everything our hands, Mrs. Nash ...
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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