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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... 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 likely ...
... 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 likely ...
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... eyes. “I've heard that before.” Conliffe chuckled. “There's no harm in you asking. You probably guessed we were looking for a murder weapon when we searched everybody who'd been near Sheridan's corpse last night.” “I did, but you didn't ...
... eyes. “I've heard that before.” Conliffe chuckled. “There's no harm in you asking. You probably guessed we were looking for a murder weapon when we searched everybody who'd been near Sheridan's corpse last night.” “I did, but you didn't ...
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... eyes and pretty oval features of fair complexion. A small mole decorated her left cheek. As they came up to her, she clasped her hands in a pose of anxiety. “I do apologise for my secretive behaviour, ladies,” she said. “I hoped to see ...
... eyes and pretty oval features of fair complexion. A small mole decorated her left cheek. As they came up to her, she clasped her hands in a pose of anxiety. “I do apologise for my secretive behaviour, ladies,” she said. “I hoped to see ...
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... eyes for a moment. “I'm so worried. If you could recover the letter for me, you'll have my eternal gratitude. I have ... eye would know the signs.” Lady Alice smiled and seemed calmer. “I'm the mother of 24 A.J. Matthews.
... eyes for a moment. “I'm so worried. If you could recover the letter for me, you'll have my eternal gratitude. I have ... eye would know the signs.” Lady Alice smiled and seemed calmer. “I'm the mother of 24 A.J. Matthews.
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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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