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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... Hoyland. He lectures in English literature and so on. The fellow's a bit of a drip, to be honest.” Veronica and Claire shared a glance of surprise at Sheridan's cattiness. He sailed on unaware. “That chap with the comfortable girth and ...
... Hoyland. He lectures in English literature and so on. The fellow's a bit of a drip, to be honest.” Veronica and Claire shared a glance of surprise at Sheridan's cattiness. He sailed on unaware. “That chap with the comfortable girth and ...
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... Hoyland?” Lady Alice waved a hand dismissively. “Hoyland is a rather weak man. He seemed to steer clear of Sheridan for some reason. I rather think he's sweet on dear little Jeanette, too. Really, I don't think Hoyland has the gumption ...
... Hoyland?” Lady Alice waved a hand dismissively. “Hoyland is a rather weak man. He seemed to steer clear of Sheridan for some reason. I rather think he's sweet on dear little Jeanette, too. Really, I don't think Hoyland has the gumption ...
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“I see. Hoyland didn't appear to be popular with your husband last night.” “Oh, you saw that? No. Gideon doesn't have much time for Hoyland, I'm afraid. He heard some rumours about Hoyland's conduct during the war, but nothing ...
“I see. Hoyland didn't appear to be popular with your husband last night.” “Oh, you saw that? No. Gideon doesn't have much time for Hoyland, I'm afraid. He heard some rumours about Hoyland's conduct during the war, but nothing ...
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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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