Chimes at MidnighteXtasy Books, 1988 - 135 էջ 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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... it's all very civilised. I know it's not all men, but which men to be wary of. Right now, I think I can cope.” “I'm glad, darling. If you do feel the need to leave, of course, we'll do so right away.” “Thank you, dearest.” Veronica ...
... it's all very civilised. I know it's not all men, but which men to be wary of. Right now, I think I can cope.” “I'm glad, darling. If you do feel the need to leave, of course, we'll do so right away.” “Thank you, dearest.” Veronica ...
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... It's what Mummy does anyway.” “You made a start in that direction when you accepted that place on the Fenton Priory School board.” “Oh well, that's no hardship. I'm all in favour of Lucinda Fairbright's Rousseauesque approach to ...
... It's what Mummy does anyway.” “You made a start in that direction when you accepted that place on the Fenton Priory School board.” “Oh well, that's no hardship. I'm all in favour of Lucinda Fairbright's Rousseauesque approach to ...
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... It's all new territory for me. And once again, I wonder whose child am I carrying, Jock Ross's or that bastard Tafelski's? The quarter-hour chime sounded from the college clock tower. A shrill whistle blast shattered the mellow sound ...
... It's all new territory for me. And once again, I wonder whose child am I carrying, Jock Ross's or that bastard Tafelski's? The quarter-hour chime sounded from the college clock tower. A shrill whistle blast shattered the mellow sound ...
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... it's the original bundled-up manuscript tossed out of one of these windows long ago.” “As if we cared, hmm?” “Perhaps we do, but nowhere near as much as these college fellows. I notice not one woman is involved in this.” “Obviously ...
... it's the original bundled-up manuscript tossed out of one of these windows long ago.” “As if we cared, hmm?” “Perhaps we do, but nowhere near as much as these college fellows. I notice not one woman is involved in this.” “Obviously ...
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... It's nothing to do with us.” “I could do without being surrounded in such an enclosed space anyway,” Veronica murmured. “Of course, darling, but we could go a little closer.” “As you wish.” Others in the crowd, both students and guests ...
... It's nothing to do with us.” “I could do without being surrounded in such an enclosed space anyway,” Veronica murmured. “Of course, darling, but we could go a little closer.” “As you wish.” Others in the crowd, both students and guests ...
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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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