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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... heads. We can have lunch somewhere, then come back to take a short nap.” “I'd like to pop by St. Barbara's and see what Ben's up to and if he's recovered from that scrape he took last night.” “Of course. For now, let's forget everything ...
... heads. We can have lunch somewhere, then come back to take a short nap.” “I'd like to pop by St. Barbara's and see what Ben's up to and if he's recovered from that scrape he took last night.” “Of course. For now, let's forget everything ...
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... heads close as they talked in hushed tones. Veronica smiled at them then looked at Claire. “It's nice to see women within these hallowed walls. At least St. Barbara's is keeping up with the times. Do you regret going to Cambridge and ...
... heads close as they talked in hushed tones. Veronica smiled at them then looked at Claire. “It's nice to see women within these hallowed walls. At least St. Barbara's is keeping up with the times. Do you regret going to Cambridge and ...
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... out of only a small number of people could have taken the envelope from Royce's body. You saw the group of faculty members gathered within the gatehouse last night. We were all distracted by that awful sheep's head. 25 Chimes at Midnight.
... out of only a small number of people could have taken the envelope from Royce's body. You saw the group of faculty members gathered within the gatehouse last night. We were all distracted by that awful sheep's head. 25 Chimes at Midnight.
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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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... head. “He could be an infernal gossip. Rest his soul.” Veronica frowned. “Sheridan made some disparaging remarks about Dr. Haynes and Professor Hoyland.” “It wouldn't surprise me. Haynes accused him of plagiarism, which is a serious ...
... head. “He could be an infernal gossip. Rest his soul.” Veronica frowned. “Sheridan made some disparaging remarks about Dr. Haynes and Professor Hoyland.” “It wouldn't surprise me. Haynes accused him of plagiarism, which is a serious ...
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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