Chimes at MidnightA 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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... A couple of dozen students had assembled in the nearby corner, ready to take part in the race. Claire's youngest brother, Ben, stood among them, his sandy hair distinctive. Like the others, he wore rugby gear in the college 1 Chapter One.
... A couple of dozen students had assembled in the nearby corner, ready to take part in the race. Claire's youngest brother, Ben, stood among them, his sandy hair distinctive. Like the others, he wore rugby gear in the college 1 Chapter One.
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... Claire's lips twitched. “Tradition's an infernal pest, isn't it. Keeping us standing in this rotten weather when we could all be indoors enjoying a G and T.” “Amen.” “Oh, look out!” The competitors came around for the next lap, the pack ...
... Claire's lips twitched. “Tradition's an infernal pest, isn't it. Keeping us standing in this rotten weather when we could all be indoors enjoying a G and T.” “Amen.” “Oh, look out!” The competitors came around for the next lap, the pack ...
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... Claire's hands. “It's enough to worry about—if you can call feeling like I've swallowed a gallon of ice-cold water every time I think about this worry.” “At least you have your investiture to look forward to. The prime minister himself ...
... Claire's hands. “It's enough to worry about—if you can call feeling like I've swallowed a gallon of ice-cold water every time I think about this worry.” “At least you have your investiture to look forward to. The prime minister himself ...
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... Claire's. “Really, dearest, I can't see what else I could do. You're an absolute brick for standing by me.” “It's because I love you, silly. Come here...” They kissed. Claire drew up the hem of Veronica's skirt, slid her hands over the ...
... Claire's. “Really, dearest, I can't see what else I could do. You're an absolute brick for standing by me.” “It's because I love you, silly. Come here...” They kissed. Claire drew up the hem of Veronica's skirt, slid her hands over the ...
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... Claire's cheek but remembered where they were. “Don't worry. Look, let's fetch our coats and go for a walk to clear our 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 ...
... Claire's cheek but remembered where they were. “Don't worry. Look, let's fetch our coats and go for a walk to clear our 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 ...
Contents
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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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