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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... 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. The unauthorized reproduction or ...
... 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. The unauthorized reproduction or ...
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... killed Professor Sheridan almost certainly took the envelope, too?” “Yes, of course.” “Do you really want to undertake such a potentially dangerous commission now?” Claire's look was quite fierce. “You're expecting, aren't you, my dear ...
... killed Professor Sheridan almost certainly took the envelope, too?” “Yes, of course.” “Do you really want to undertake such a potentially dangerous commission now?” Claire's look was quite fierce. “You're expecting, aren't you, my dear ...
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... sweet on dear little Jeanette, too. Really, I don't think Hoyland has the gumption to kill anyone. The man seems too”—she wrinkled her nose—”soft.” “I see. Hoyland didn't appear to be popular with your 27 Chimes at Midnight.
... sweet on dear little Jeanette, too. Really, I don't think Hoyland has the gumption to kill anyone. The man seems too”—she wrinkled her nose—”soft.” “I see. Hoyland didn't appear to be popular with your 27 Chimes at Midnight.
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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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