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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... leaned close and whispered, “I'm sorry, my darling. You really could do without the likes of him just now—or at any time.” Veronica slipped her hand beneath her coat and stroked her tummy. The now-familiar ice-cold dread washed through ...
... leaned close and whispered, “I'm sorry, my darling. You really could do without the likes of him just now—or at any time.” Veronica slipped her hand beneath her coat and stroked her tummy. The now-familiar ice-cold dread washed through ...
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... leaned back against Claire's comforting warmth and solidity. Claire laid her chin on Veronica's shoulder and wrapped her in her arms. The delicate citron scent of her perfume wafted from her warm skin. “I thought up a plan for making ...
... leaned back against Claire's comforting warmth and solidity. Claire laid her chin on Veronica's shoulder and wrapped her in her arms. The delicate citron scent of her perfume wafted from her warm skin. “I thought up a plan for making ...
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... leaned across the table to whisper. “It's our old friend Inspector Conliffe. He'd like to speak with us.” “Oh.” Veronica hid a cavernous yawn behind her serviette. “I do hope he won't keep us for long, as I feel utterly fagged out ...
... leaned across the table to whisper. “It's our old friend Inspector Conliffe. He'd like to speak with us.” “Oh.” Veronica hid a cavernous yawn behind her serviette. “I do hope he won't keep us for long, as I feel utterly fagged out ...
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... leaned close. “Although if you do have any theories about who did the deed and why you'll find me receptive.” He tapped the side of his nose. “Officially, while we in the police don't take kindly to amateur interference, you proved your ...
... leaned close. “Although if you do have any theories about who did the deed and why you'll find me receptive.” He tapped the side of his nose. “Officially, while we in the police don't take kindly to amateur interference, you proved your ...
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Contents
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11 | |
21 | |
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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