The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

Author:Robert Ludlum [Ludlum, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Thrillers, Large type books, Suspense, Espionage, Fiction
ISBN: 9780816140749
Publisher: G.K. Hall
Published: 1986-08-14T23:00:00+00:00

52 THE HOLCROFT COVENANT

there. was a pervading sense of activity. The photographs showed men and women on horses at the hunt, in sailboats in rough weather, on skis in mountain snow. There was no denying it: There was an undercurrent of masculinity in tins very feminine room. It was his mother’s study, her sanctuary where she repaired for private moments of consideration. But it could have belonged to a Msin-He sat down in the leather chair in front of the desk and lighted a cigarette with a gold ColibrL a parting gift from a young lady who had moved out of his apartment a month ago. His hand trembled again; he gripped the lighter as tightly as he could.

‘Tkaes a dreadful habit,” said Althene, her eyes remaining on the letter.

“I thought you were going to give it UP.”

“I have. A number of timee

,mark Twain said that. At least be original.-

Holcroft shifted his position in the chair, feeling awkward. -YoWve read it several times now. What do YOU thinkro “I dont know what to tbink” said Althene, placing the letter on the desk in front of her. “He wrote it; ifs his handwriting, his way of expressing himself. Arrogant even in remorse.”

“You agree it’s remorse thenT’

“It would appear so. On the surface, at any rateI’d want to know a great deal mom I have a number of questions about this extraordinary financiat undertaking M beyond anything conceivable.”

Questions lead to other questions, mother. The men In Geneva don’t want that.”

“Does it matter what they want? As I understand you, although you!re being elliptical, they’re asking YOU to give up a minimum of six months of Your life and PrObably a good deal more.”

Again, Noel felt awkward. He bad decided not to show ker the document from La Grande Banque. If she was adamant about seeing it, he could always produce it. if she was not it was better that way; the less she knew, the better. He had to keep her from the men of Wolfsschanze. He had not the slightest doubt Althene would interfere.

rm not holding back any of the essentials,” he said.

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