Death at Beacon Cottage: An absolutely addictive cozy mystery novel (A Sukey Reynolds Mystery Book 3) by Betty Rowlands

Author:Betty Rowlands [Rowlands, Betty]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781786819901
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2019-06-03T16:00:00+00:00

‘It does seem as if we’re a little further forward,’ said Jim Castle. ‘Not much, but at least we’ve got a couple of things to check out, which is more than we had this time yesterday. Thanks, love,’ he added as Sukey handed him a glass of wine and offered a dish of assorted nibbles. He sat back in the armchair in her cosy sitting room with a sigh that held a hint of weariness. ‘I’m trying not to build too many hopes on any of them getting us anywhere, though.’

Sukey sat down beside him and he put his free arm round her shoulders. ‘Frustrating, isn’t it?’ she said sympathetically.

‘The piece of picture frame has been sent off to forensics,’ Jim went on. ‘It’s just about big enough to give some idea of the design, and the experts will be able to tell what age it is so there’s an outside chance it can be identified as coming from an item from one of Roddy’s jobs. That at least would suggest a definite link between him and Crowson. And if it turns out that Donna’s visits to her mother coincide with the dates of other robberies—’

‘You’ve already admitted that that would only be circumstantial evidence,’ Sukey pointed out, reflecting ruefully that since Jim had arrived at the house half an hour ago they had spoken of nothing but events surrounding the Bussell Manor robbery and the subsequent deaths of Crowson and Morris.

‘On its own, it doesn’t carry much weight, but added to other factors…’

‘I can’t imagine it would cut much ice with Superintendent Sladden.’

‘You’re right there.’ Jim took a mouthful of wine, put down his glass and helped himself to a crisp. ‘I wish we could get a lead on this chap Wallis.’

‘The one who’s supposed to terrify some person or persons unknown? I take it you’ve checked with Roddy’s firm?’

‘Of course. The name didn’t ring a bell with anyone there. Speaking of Roddy,’ Jim added thoughtfully, ‘I’d give a lot to know where that blighter is at the moment… and exactly what he’s up to.’

It was time for firm action. ‘I’ve just had a brilliant idea,’ said Sukey.

‘You have? Let’s hear it.’

She put down her own glass and nestled against him, bringing her mouth close to his ear. ‘Why don’t we forget about Roddy and Bussell Manor until Monday morning?’ she whispered.

He responded by putting his other arm around her, holding her close. ‘That’s the best idea I’ve heard in a long time,’ he whispered back.

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