The Cambridge Plot by Suzette A. Hill

Author:Suzette A. Hill [Suzette A. Hill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780749022938
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2018-10-10T16:00:00+00:00

Later that afternoon the ‘limp-fisted one’ was sprawled (as far as he could be) on his narrow bed. He gazed at the ceiling and considered what John Smithers had said in the rose garden – his allusion to Winston Reid and his plunge down the staircase. Smithers had spoken coolly, jocularly, with no suggestion of ‘inside’ knowledge regarding the circumstances of the sculptor’s death. And yet according to Anthea Dick, Smithers had been apprised of every detail of the truth and knew full well that Sir Richard (and himself) were not the first ones to have encountered the body that afternoon: that Lady Dick had been there previously, witnessed the fall and made certain adjustments to the result.

Felix’s eye wandered to a newly purchased silk shirt draped elegantly on the back of a chair, and mentally preened. An inspired choice! But the distraction was brief and his thoughts quickly returned to the wretched Reid business … Yes, despite Smithers’ biting comment about Anthea giving loyal support to her husband, there had been nothing to suggest he was not being entirely discreet on the matter. A good thing too: at least it showed the chap had some decency. But supposing Lady Dick lost her nerve and confessed to her lover that he, Felix, was also party to the truth and knew of their affair. That could be embarrassing. Damned uncomfortable, in fact. Yes, obviously Smithers should be avoided – or if they did meet, one would need to be blandly charming and lull the chap into a sense of security. A false sense? Certainly not – it was hardly his business to blow the gaffe. As he had gallantly assured the troubled Anthea, he would remain as quiet as the grave.

At the onset of pins and needles, Felix shifted his position slightly and turned his thoughts from one lover to the other, and wondered about Anthea Dick. So how was she coping with the situation? Obviously, the coroner’s verdict of accidental death would have been a relief – but enough to allay all fears? Cedric had warned him she would be bound to regret her intemperate confession and see him as a potential blackmailer. What nonsense! … But was it? In her place he would be thinking the worst of everyone, would be as windy as a scalded cat. He pondered what to do: whether to seek her out and stress that her secret was safe with him (and with Cedric, of course, though he needn’t mention that) or, as with Smithers, keep well away and say nothing.

He studied the ceiling morosely. Really, the whole thing was exceedingly wearing – and now there was this ghastly Gloria business. It was too bad: Cambridge was supposed to have been a joyride! He closed his eyes and began to think longingly of Cap Ferrat and Mr S. M.’s delightful ménage. With luck the invitation was still open. Ah, the balm of the Riviera with its waving palm trees, rambling bougainvillea, emerald swimming pools,

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