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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... took me to hospital. Luckily, my wound wasn't life-threatening.” He rubbed his left side near his stomach. “It still left me with a scar here and an ache when the weather gets cold.” “So, the professor wouldn't necessarily have realised ...
... took me to hospital. Luckily, my wound wasn't life-threatening.” He rubbed his left side near his stomach. “It still left me with a scar here and an ache when the weather gets cold.” “So, the professor wouldn't necessarily have realised ...
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... took last night.” “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.
... took last night.” “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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... took the opportunity to slip the letter discretely into Royce's pigeonhole. I'm told the police didn't find it on his body.” “So Inspector Conliffe said this morning when he checked our statements.” Veronica felt growing concern at the ...
... took the opportunity to slip the letter discretely into Royce's pigeonhole. I'm told the police didn't find it on his body.” “So Inspector Conliffe said this morning when he checked our statements.” Veronica felt growing concern at the ...
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... took her hand and squeezed it. “No, my dearest. How can I ignore an appeal from another woman in distress? Besides, after what happened to me in Iraq, I really feel I need to be myself again. Dangerous or not, I must do this.” “I see ...
... took her hand and squeezed it. “No, my dearest. How can I ignore an appeal from another woman in distress? Besides, after what happened to me in Iraq, I really feel I need to be myself again. Dangerous or not, I must do this.” “I see ...
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... took advantage of that distraction. Perhaps to stab Royce to death, and certainly to take my letter.” “That's a reasonable supposition,” Veronica agreed. “Not to doubt your belief, Your Ladyship, but I can't see what advantage anyone ...
... took advantage of that distraction. Perhaps to stab Royce to death, and certainly to take my letter.” “That's a reasonable supposition,” Veronica agreed. “Not to doubt your belief, Your Ladyship, but I can't see what advantage anyone ...
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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