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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... 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 ...
... 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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... Sheridan, Miss Sibfield-Murray.” He sketched a bow. “Professor Royce Sheridan, Lecturer in engineering here at St. Barbara's. My apologies for approaching you without introductions, but I know your brother, Benjamin.” “Indeed ...
... Sheridan, Miss Sibfield-Murray.” He sketched a bow. “Professor Royce Sheridan, Lecturer in engineering here at St. Barbara's. My apologies for approaching you without introductions, but I know your brother, Benjamin.” “Indeed ...
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... Sheridan had greying russet-red hair, cut longer than was fashionable. The locks swept back from a lofty forehead, kept in place by a jaunty dark green felt hat. A neat extended goatee adorned his face. His dark academic robe hung open ...
... Sheridan had greying russet-red hair, cut longer than was fashionable. The locks swept back from a lofty forehead, kept in place by a jaunty dark green felt hat. A neat extended goatee adorned his face. His dark academic robe hung open ...
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... Sheridan took the envelope, glanced at it then thrust it in his pocket. He looked irritated. The porter walked away. Sheridan glanced over at his colleagues. “Ah! McAllister's got his whistle out, and he's leaving for the starting line ...
... Sheridan took the envelope, glanced at it then thrust it in his pocket. He looked irritated. The porter walked away. Sheridan glanced over at his colleagues. “Ah! McAllister's got his whistle out, and he's leaving for the starting line ...
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... Sheridan.” The Irish professor disappeared in the hurly-burly. His yell of outrage soared above the cries of the crowd. Veronica flinched as the ruck stumbled by, hands grabbing for the bundle with little heed or care for anyone nearby ...
... Sheridan.” The Irish professor disappeared in the hurly-burly. His yell of outrage soared above the cries of the crowd. Veronica flinched as the ruck stumbled by, hands grabbing for the bundle with little heed or care for anyone nearby ...
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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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