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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... closed her eyes. “The envelope looked expensive. I recall it was white or cream with a handwritten address. It didn't have a stamp, now I think of it.” “Ah, that's interesting.” Conliffe jotted down a note. “An internal message, most ...
... closed her eyes. “The envelope looked expensive. I recall it was white or cream with a handwritten address. It didn't have a stamp, now I think of it.” “Ah, that's interesting.” Conliffe jotted down a note. “An internal message, most ...
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... 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 to London now?” “Not ...
... 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 to London now?” “Not ...
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... closed community like a college. I know how it was at Girton.” They entered the archway, and the constable saluted them. “Is there any further news, constable?” Claire asked. “None, miss. Was you here last night?” “Yes. We were the ones ...
... closed community like a college. I know how it was at Girton.” They entered the archway, and the constable saluted them. “Is there any further news, constable?” Claire asked. “None, miss. Was you here last night?” “Yes. We were the ones ...
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... closed her eyes for a moment. “I'm so worried. If you could recover the letter for me, you'll have my eternal gratitude. I have certain private funds, so I can also undertake to pay you a hundred guineas for your trouble.” Veronica ...
... closed her eyes for a moment. “I'm so worried. If you could recover the letter for me, you'll have my eternal gratitude. I have certain private funds, so I can also undertake to pay you a hundred guineas for your trouble.” Veronica ...
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... closed her notebook. “All we can do now is your house party.” “It's a semi-formal affair, my dears. Although I should warn you there may be a lot of discussion about the results of prepare for Thursday's General Election.” “Oh, God, I'd ...
... closed her notebook. “All we can do now is your house party.” “It's a semi-formal affair, my dears. Although I should warn you there may be a lot of discussion about the results of prepare for Thursday's General Election.” “Oh, God, I'd ...
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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