By Leslie Meier
Among a hectic kinfolk and her tasks as a reporter for the Tinker's Cove Pennysaver, Lucy Stone may perhaps use a holiday. So while a pal tells her a few journey to England subsidized by means of Winchester university, she jumps on the likelihood for a ladies getaway. but if travel chief Professor George Temple dies mid-flight after an bronchial asthma assault, Lucy's happy she packed her sleuthing abilities. . .
In London, Professor Quentin Rea, a women' guy and previous flirt of Lucy's, arrives to take over the tour--and she unearths that whereas his hairline has receded, his amorous intentions haven't. Lucy additionally starts off to note strange habit between different individuals of the crowd. And whilst she discovers them all have pasts attached to the past due Professor Temple, she suspects his demise was once an tricky act of revenge. Then one other travel member dies, and Lucy is by surprise ensnared in a bold scheme which could lead her to a mastermind of murder--or make her the following sufferer. . .
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Okay,” said Lucy, figuring that she might as well try the traditional English breakfast. Pam and Rachel declined the beans and Sue opted for nothing but toast. The Smith family was seated at the table next to Pam, and Ann reached across and tapped her on the arm. “Since it’s Sunday, I think we’ll opt out of visiting the Tower,” she said. She had dark circles under her eyes, and the gray sweater she was wearing only added to her careworn appearance. “We’ll attend services at St. ” She paused. ” Lucy glanced at the red-haired girl, who seemed more interested in using a triangle of toast to mop up the egg and bean juice that remained on her plate than in discussing the day’s program.
This professor, George Temple—he’s in my yoga class—is organizing the whole thing. ” “Our kids are grown, and our husbands can manage by themselves for a week,” said Sue. ” “I don’t know if Ted will let me go for such a long time,” said Lucy, who worked as a part-time reporter for the Tinker’s Cove Pennysaver. Ted Stillings was the owner, publisher, editor, and chief reporter. He was also Pam’s husband. “I’ll take care of Ted,” promised Pam. Rachel Goodman smiled sadly, running her finger around the thick rim of her white coffee mug; her big eyes were as dark as the black coffee.
But even though she strained her ears, she heard very little. ” but that was all. The inspector was interviewing Rachel, the last member of the group, when a sharp snap indicated the medical examiner had finished her examination and was removing her gloves. She stood in the rear of the cabin, not far from Lucy, and the coroner went over to her. ” he asked. Cope using the phrase when he examined Temple. “That accords with the witnesses’ reports,” said the coroner. ” “That’s not what I asked you,” snapped the coroner.