Filigrees, Fortunes and Foul Play (Paper Crafts Club Mystery Book 1) by Emily Selby

Author:Emily Selby [Selby, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-03-05T06:00:00+00:00

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Saturday had always been 'the catch-up day': laundry, cleaning, shopping, Julia's homework and 'what's ups'. Since moving home, it also had become the day of catching up with unpacking. It was the fourth Saturday when Katie promised herself to 'finally unpack and get rid of' at least three boxes. The previous weekend had been busier than usual, with Ines' - Julia's best friend's birthday party, hunting for a present and making a birthday card. As a result, Katie had been rushed all the time and this Saturday, she had even more to catch up than usual. On top of that, she was very, very keen to carve out some time for a coffee with Michelle.

With Julia busy in her bedroom working on her audition, Katie took over the kitchen.

She set the washing machine and managed to clear the kitchen table and sink of the remnants of yesterday's dinner, when Michelle arrived, with her share of shopping bags.

'Dang it!' Michelle moaned, sliding onto a kitchen chair. 'The birthday party season's on again. Can you imagine, both my girls are going to two different parties this afternoon, and we are all invited to their cousin's party on Sunday! It's a ferry-your-kids-around-with-presents weekend.'

'Yes. I totally understand.'

'Kevin's making birthday cards with the girls, but I need to be back for lunch.'

'That's ok. We'll have enough time for a cuppa. Tea or coffee? I've got your favourite almond tea?'

Michelle looked at her. 'This shopping trip drained my energy. Coffee please.'

Katie filled the kettle.

'Tell me about the investigation. Did you talk to Mrs Lee?'

Katie gave Michelle a quick rundown on the events of the previous day. She also reported on the rumours relating to William Dunbar's extramarital affairs.

'I thought he was a model husband,' Michelle commented.

'That's what Phyllis made everyone think, but I've no idea if this was true or not.'

'You think people might have talked about it, don’t you?'

Katie nodded.

The kettle whistled, and Katie prepared the drinks.

'Did you hear about the paintings in the church? The ones done by William Dunbar. Someone was trying to buy them the other day.'

Michelle stirred two spoonfuls of sugar into her coffee.

'I think I might have heard about it. The Church council decided not to sell, did they?

'As far as I know. On the other hand, I wonder if Mrs Dunbar herself had talked to someone about other artwork her husband must have left her.'

'Have you seen anything around her house?'

Katie walked through her mental map of Phyllis Dunbar's bungalow.

'A couple of paintings in the living room. A paperweight in the shape of an elephant - beautiful polished wood. A very pretty small box, probably for jewellery. That's all I remember. I'm not sure if he made all the items. I'm not an expert, but the pictures above the mantelpiece look similar in style to the ones hanging in the church. I wonder how much they would be worth.'

'I'm no art expert, either,' Michelle said sipping her coffee. 'But what if they really are valuable and this was the

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