Captain Albion Clemens and The Future that Never Was: A Steampunk Novel! (Lands Beyond Book 1) by Law Kin

Author:Law, Kin [Law, Kin]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub, mobi
Published: 2014-07-12T04:00:00+00:00

“We aren’t really having a pint, are we?” the Inspector mentioned as soon as they were out of earshot. In the distance, their cohorts were winding their way merrily through an ancient lich yard as if they were coming off a six-pub crawl.

“Damn it Hargreaves, I’ve just come off a long drive in a small cabin with those two. I need something to get the smell off me,” Rosa Marija announced.

“But yes, after a cold one I would like to poke around a bit. Up for a jaunt?”

“It was my intention, yes,” Hargreaves agreed. “Past the public sphere, very little is known about Mordemere’s little empire up here.”

“Alby might be a bit dense, but he can play his cards. We should be able to shake loose some information from the locals.”

Hargreaves pulled up the collar on her long, tight coat a little further; Leyland was in Lancashire, as wet and cold as it got in Britain without being in Scotland. Amazingly, Rosa Marija was sauntering about with her shoulders bare and legs in sheer stockings under a knee-length skirt.

Thankfully, the cold stopped at the door. If they knew anything, the Celts knew how to keep out the damp.

Inside the pub, there was a roaring fire, big squashy armchairs and a ruddy, snow-capped barkeep.

There was already a mid-afternoon congregation, consecrating themselves with the blood of Christ. Hargreaves realized it was a Sunday; she hadn’t been to church since she was a little girl.

“Oy! Two!” Rosa hollered across the pub, instantly at home. They collected libations, Hargreaves reminded of a certain undercover operation, and parked close to the fire.

Instantly, a crowd of unruly, well-watered dunderheads materialized around the attractive ladies.

Suddenly the air was full of ‘bonny lass’ this and ‘a buss for a codger!’ that and then ‘ah was just coddlin’ the lady, yer chump!’

“My dear Inspector, your interrogation begins,” Rosa presented to a knowing Hargreaves, and at once proceeded to charm the nearest handsome fellow. Hargreaves undid her coat, revealing a prim travelling dress that nevertheless showed off her long limbs.

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