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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CHOMES AI MIDNIGHT VERONICA NASH MURDER MYSTERIES 5 AAJ , MATTHEWS Death and blackmail walk amongst the Dreaming Spires. A year-end. Front Cover.
CHOMES AI MIDNIGHT VERONICA NASH MURDER MYSTERIES 5 AAJ , MATTHEWS Death and blackmail walk amongst the Dreaming Spires. A year-end. Front Cover.
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... murder weapon, too.” “They did indeed. At least they had a police matron to search us.” “It was all rather pointless, I thought. Whoever stabbed Professor Sheridan had more than enough time to dispose of a knife before the police ...
... murder weapon, too.” “They did indeed. At least they had a police matron to search us.” “It was all rather pointless, I thought. Whoever stabbed Professor Sheridan had more than enough time to dispose of a knife before the police ...
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... murder at St. Barbara's. “I suspect it won't be long before the press finds out we discovered poor Sheridan's body,” Claire remarked in a low voice. “By then, I hope we'll be back in London,” Veronica said over her coffee cup. “At least ...
... murder at St. Barbara's. “I suspect it won't be long before the press finds out we discovered poor Sheridan's body,” Claire remarked in a low voice. “By then, I hope we'll be back in London,” Veronica said over her coffee cup. “At least ...
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... murder weapon when we searched everybody who'd been near Sheridan's corpse last night.” “I did, but you didn't notice an envelope like the one I mentioned?” “Well, no.” Conliffe drew in a breath, appearing vexed. “Then again, we weren't ...
... murder weapon when we searched everybody who'd been near Sheridan's corpse last night.” “I did, but you didn't notice an envelope like the one I mentioned?” “Well, no.” Conliffe drew in a breath, appearing vexed. “Then again, we weren't ...
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... murder?” Veronica asked. Conliffe pursed his lips. “Who can say, with these academics? They're a funny lot. It could be some collegiate infighting turned nasty. Myself, I suspect it might even have something to do with Sheridan's Irish ...
... murder?” Veronica asked. Conliffe pursed his lips. “Who can say, with these academics? They're a funny lot. It could be some collegiate infighting turned nasty. Myself, I suspect it might even have something to do with Sheridan's Irish ...
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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