Prelude for a Lord by Elliot Camille

Author:Elliot, Camille [Elliot, Camille]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dpgroup.org, Fluffer Nutter
ISBN: 9780310412809
Amazon: B00GRZDC5C
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2014-08-01T04:00:00+00:00

She could hardly refuse him. She distrusted his smooth speeches, and yet she had only one overheard conversation to base her opinions upon. Was she being too harsh upon him?

Continuing in her Bach mood, she started a partita in the key of E minor. “How have you enjoyed Bath so far, Mr. Kinnier?”

“It is quite lively. I have heard that you have had some excitement.”

Her fingers twitched, causing her to miss a note, but she picked up immediately and it was hardly noticeable. “Excitement? I assure you, my life is hardly exciting.” Could he have somehow found out about Mr. Golding and Margaret in the park?

“Why, the mystery about your violin is quite intriguing.”

“How so? It is a fine instrument, and I would naturally wish to know more of its history.”

“Many instruments have quite treacherous histories, full of theft, extortion, and violence.”

Her fingers crashed into a chord that Bach had never intended to be played in his piano piece. What did Mr. Kinnier know? What was he insinuating? What did he want?

“Oh, forgive me, Lady Alethea, I did not mean to alarm you. I was not serious. I am sure Lord Dommick will discover that your violin has a quite innocuous history.”

She was overreacting, surely. And yet, why would he use those particular words to describe her violin? She could not read his mood or his thoughts, for his face was as pleasant as ever. She continued with the partita.

Mr. Kinnier added, “And Lord Dommick is . . . creative in his ideas.”

“What do you mean, sir?”

“His unorthodox methods certainly give the impression of competence.”

She flared with resentment at his implication. “It is my understanding that Lord Dommick is quite knowledgeable about the violin.”

“That is indeed what was said about him. But he has yet to discover anything about your violin, is that not so?”

“This case is quite difficult.”

“Is it?” He gave her a significant look.

What was he saying? She wished the annoying man would speak plainly. “Mr. Kinnier, are you suggesting I find another investigator for my violin?”

“I assure you, I am not suggesting myself.”

His words confused her, but they also made the tightness in her chest ease slightly.

“But are you certain Lord Dommick is capable enough to find the answers to your questions?”

His tone was reasonable, although Alethea did not care for his words. She could hardly accuse him of being self-serving since he did not volunteer his own services to her. She strove for a polite tone, but was afraid she only sounded petulant as she said, “My affairs are my own, sir.”

“You are right. Forgive me.” He looked sincerely contrite. “You must allow me a concern for you and your investigation, which prompted my rash words.”

Alethea added an extra embellishment to the Bach piece. Not exactly a humble apology. She also did not feel the need to accept it. “You are always ever a model of polite behaviour, Mr. Kinnier. You could never say anything rude or insulting.”

He appeared to take it as the forgiveness it was not.

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