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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... Claire remarked. Veronica grimaced. “I noticed. Don't worry, it's all very civilised. I know it's not all men, but which men to be wary of. Right now, I think I can cope.” “I'm glad, darling. If you do feel the need to leave, of course ...
... Claire remarked. Veronica grimaced. “I noticed. Don't worry, it's all very civilised. I know it's not all men, but which men to be wary of. Right now, I think I can cope.” “I'm glad, darling. If you do feel the need to leave, of course ...
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... Veronica remarked. “I'm glad to see it.” Claire looked pensive. “The poor boy's had quite a year.” Veronica sighed. Haven't we all? “So what's this all about?” “From what Ben told me, centuries ago, some academic cove was working late ...
... Veronica remarked. “I'm glad to see it.” Claire looked pensive. “The poor boy's had quite a year.” Veronica sighed. Haven't we all? “So what's this all about?” “From what Ben told me, centuries ago, some academic cove was working late ...
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... Claire waited until he was out of earshot. “What an unutterable gossip. What did he think he was doing, dishing the dirt on his colleagues?” “Some people are like that.” Veronica shivered. “They like to stir up mischief for the sake of ...
... Claire waited until he was out of earshot. “What an unutterable gossip. What did he think he was doing, dishing the dirt on his colleagues?” “Some people are like that.” Veronica shivered. “They like to stir up mischief for the sake of ...
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... Claire chuckled. “Not much to look at, is it? I'm assured it's the original bundled-up manuscript tossed out of one ... Veronica asked. “That's the idea.” “I can't wait.” Claire's lips twitched. “Tradition's an infernal pest, isn't it ...
... Claire chuckled. “Not much to look at, is it? I'm assured it's the original bundled-up manuscript tossed out of one ... Veronica asked. “That's the idea.” “I can't wait.” Claire's lips twitched. “Tradition's an infernal pest, isn't it ...
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... Claire dropped to her brother's side. “How bad is it?” “Thanks for not asking, are you hurt, Claire-o,” Ben replied ... Veronica looked beyond them to where Professor Sheridan staggered into the cover of the gatehouse archway. “Do you think ...
... Claire dropped to her brother's side. “How bad is it?” “Thanks for not asking, are you hurt, Claire-o,” Ben replied ... Veronica looked beyond them to where Professor Sheridan staggered into the cover of the gatehouse archway. “Do you think ...
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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