Rose McQuinn 7 - Deadly Legacy by Alanna Knight

Author:Alanna Knight [Knight, Alanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780749011123
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2012-09-19T14:00:00+00:00

I still had my letter of authority from Jack and accordingly set off next morning to call on Mr Hayward at his home in the west end of Edinburgh. Despite the library being unable to give me his details, finding someone when armed only with their name is an important skill for a lady detective and some gentle enquiries at the university had produced the professor's address. Parking my bicycle, I walked up the stately steps of number 7 Melville Crescent.

Alas, I was out of luck. There was no reply, so I scribbled a message that the map was urgently required by DI Macmerry. When would it be convenient for me to call and collect it, or could it be delivered as soon as possible to Solomon's Tower?

With that unsatisfactory arrangement I had to be content. There was nothing else I could do, staring helplessly at the line of windows in the grand terrace all gazing down coldly upon unwanted callers. Their lofty regard and closed shutters on Mr Hayward's house hinted at a lengthy absence.

This terrace was not a place that encouraged nosy or even friendly neighbours and I could hardly imagine myself instigating a door-to-door enquiry. However, fortune decided to shine on me. As I was walking down the steps a solemn bespectacled young man briskly approached. I mentioned Mr Hayward, he shook his head and pointed to the letters he was delivering.

'Away from home. Off to Aberdeenshire for the shooting - we're expecting him back any day now.'

With no indication as to who 'we' referred to and a stern expression which forbade any further enquiry, at least I now had a time gauge.

* * *

I returned home to find a message had been left for me. Mr and Mrs Blaker had returned. They were now in residence and would be delighted to make my acquaintance. One cheery light in the gloom. I was about to meet Meg at last.

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