Missing in Milan: Book 4 of the Night Flyer Series by Edale Lane

Author:Edale Lane [Lane, Edale]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Past and Prologue Press
Published: 2021-08-19T22:00:00+00:00

The Night Flyer lounged on a warehouse rooftop observing Stefano’s dock guards patrol the piers. The city had hired extra watchmen to help because of the economic impact of the thefts, and some of them still monitored the sewer entrances. This was her fourth night back on the case and she had an inkling something might happen soon, as it had been a week since the last robbery.

Florentina was eager about taking a trip to Genova, yet was waiting to confirm there was such a contraption before bringing up the matter with Alessandro. If she could see it with her own eyes, that would warrant looking up Gavino and putting him to question. If he had been foolish and desperate enough to sell the information, or devious enough to be in on the plot, at least the Night Flyer could force him to reveal their base of operations and who else was involved.

It made no sense. Why would one who held such a prestigious post threaten his livelihood and good name engaging with criminals? Florentina sighed and turned her attention back to the canal.

The quarter moon was high in the sky by the time a guard sounded the alarm. “There!” a deep voice boomed into the night.

“Quick, men!” shouted Stefano, as he raced into action.

The Night Flyer, not wishing to draw attention, moved with stealth and speed, sticking to the shadows, until arriving at the edge where the diving bell had been lowered. She had left all her gear on the rooftop, and with only her black attire and dagger, lowered herself into the water.

It was darker than she had imagined. Sounds were muffled and the underwater world appeared murky to her eyes. Florentina felt her way down the edge of the huge brass bell and then dipped inside. She took a breath and wiped droplets from her eyes. It was even blacker in here. At least the water was warm. After three deep breaths, the Night Flyer dropped under and swam out into the canal.

Why couldn’t it be a full moon? Florentina made slow strokes at a depth about halfway between the bottom and the surface, and soon her eyes acclimated to the dimness. The water was fresh, yet still uncomfortable to her eyes. I should have invented some sort of underwater eyeglasses, she thought with regret.

A shadow passed above her, and Florentina stopped and tilted her head up. Ah-ha! A man swimming toward the wharf! He came from the opposite side of the canal.

The Night Flyer hurried back to the diving bell to surface and regain more air. When she was ready, she dove again and turned on the speed to cross the canal. She was a strong swimmer and knew the water was free from impediments. Upon reaching the far side, she shimmied up the retaining wall and quietly allowed her head to rise. She scanned the walkway along this side, saw nothing, but heard the yelling and running and the discharge of firearms coming from the merchant docks.

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