Three Charms for Murder (The Case Files of Henri Davenforth Book 5) by Honor Raconteur

Author:Honor Raconteur [Raconteur, Honor]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Raconteur House LLC
Published: 2020-09-16T14:00:00+00:00

Phil chose to ride on my shoulder as I made use of the hotel’s telephone. I wasn’t sure why he was so keen on me. I did like his company, however, and was grateful for it. His presence and content purrs soothed me in a manner that was hard for me to quantify. I thought I now understood how Clint emotionally supported Jamie.

Private telephone booths with glass doors stood right off the main lobby. I slid into one of them and dialed the operator. “Irvine Atwood residence, Jordane.”

“One moment please.”

I waited for the phone to ring. I believed Irvine would be home, as he wouldn’t go into work while grieving. I was proven correct a moment later when the man himself answered.

“This is Atwood, who’s speaking?”

“Irvine, it’s me.”

“Oh, Henri. Thank deities, I was dying for an update but unsure if I should bother you.”

“Wise, as we’re running about a great deal in this investigation. I’ll tell you what I know, but unfortunately, it’s not much at this stage. First, let me ask you a question. The court history your father was involved in, what progress have you made in collecting it?”

“I’ve contacted our family solicitor, and he’s gathering it all up now. I think I can send it down with tomorrow’s train. Is that soon enough?”

I breathed out in relief. “Yes, perfectly. I’ll be on the lookout for it. Alright, there’s a great deal wrong here. I’m glad you called us in. The investigation was so slapdash that we’re struggling to get a good footing. But I want to clarify a few key points. First, the wards around the property were still up and showed no signs of being either breached or forced. I tested them myself to make sure, and they’re operating perfectly.”

Irvine sounded incredulous as he demanded, “What are you suggesting, that my parents knew their killer?”

“Hmm,” I responded noncommittally. “The bypassing of the ward is frankly strange to me. Especially as all the neighbors have similar wards up and are still being burglarized.”

“Oh. Oh, yes, I’d forgotten that for a moment.”

“I’m delving more into that, I promise you. I have a suspicion of how it was managed. Right now, my colleague Dr. Weber is going in to perform the medical autopsy. He’s being assisted by RM Seaton.”

I could hear Irvine’s puzzlement. “I’m sorry, did you say RM Seaton? Sherard Seaton?”

“The same. He took the news of your parents passing with much upset. He’s here as a witness to the Deems PD incompetence and to assist in any way he can.”

Irvine was clearly touched and sounded on the point of tears. “Well. It seems that one really understands who one’s friends are in dire straits. I’ll thank him personally.”

I wished I could tell him more but, frankly, all I had left were questions. “Irvine, there is a matter here I need clarified. Do you know—”

The door clattered open, and I turned to see Jamie poke her head into the small room. “Did you ask him?”

“Forgive me, Irvine, a moment.

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