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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Dedication. To My Better Half, with Love Always. To Hannah, with grateful thanks for her insights. And to my indefatigable editor, Debbie, for keeping me on course. Chapter One Saturday, 1st December 1923. “B rr! Veronica They Dedication.
Dedication. To My Better Half, with Love Always. To Hannah, with grateful thanks for her insights. And to my indefatigable editor, Debbie, for keeping me on course. Chapter One Saturday, 1st December 1923. “B rr! Veronica They Dedication.
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... Thank you, dearest.” Veronica pointed. “There's Ben.” 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 ...
... Thank you, dearest.” Veronica pointed. “There's Ben.” 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 ...
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... Thanks for not asking, are you hurt, Claire-o,” Ben replied through gritted teeth. “It'd be a bloody silly question right now.” “I'd have thought that much was obvious. Can you stand, you silly boy?” “Oh, give me a tick.” Ben rolled ...
... Thanks for not asking, are you hurt, Claire-o,” Ben replied through gritted teeth. “It'd be a bloody silly question right now.” “I'd have thought that much was obvious. Can you stand, you silly boy?” “Oh, give me a tick.” Ben rolled ...
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... Thank you, miss.” He closed his notebook with a snap and secured the cover with a grubby elastic band. “And thank you also for the information you've given me. I'll have to chase up this envelope you saw, Mrs. Nash. Will you both return ...
... Thank you, miss.” He closed his notebook with a snap and secured the cover with a grubby elastic band. “And thank you also for the information you've given me. I'll have to chase up this envelope you saw, Mrs. Nash. Will you both return ...
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Contents
1 | |
11 | |
21 | |
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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