Cold Snap by Maureen Jennings

Author:Maureen Jennings
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC022060 FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical FIC022090 FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators FIC022040 FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
ISBN: 9781770866584
Publisher: Cormorant Books
Published: 2022-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

I read it aloud. Stephen actually groaned. “What has happened to him?”

I had no answer. “If he can send a telegram, he is all right.”

“How can you be so sure?”

“Because this isn’t Germany, it’s Canada.” I reached out and gripped his arm. “He won’t be thrown in jail without a charge, I promise you.”

His eyes met mine. His were bleak. “I hope you are right, Charlotte.”

“Look, we’ll have more privacy in the other room. It’s that one right next to the counter. The door is unlocked. Why don’t you go in. I’ll be right there.”

Stephen stood up. I couldn’t help but notice he tucked his chin into his coat collar so that less of his face was visible. The gesture seemed automatic. He jammed his hat back on his head.

I made sure he had actually entered the room before I went to the kitchen. Pearl was coming through the swing door, and we almost collided.

“Sorry, Pearl. I came to get the soups. Save you the bother.”

She was still not over what she perceived as my snub and, ungraciously, she handed over the tray.

“Do you want me to bring in the second course? Or will you be saving me the bother?”

“I’ll come and get it, don’t worry. We are going to be joined by Detective Murdoch, so you can send him in when he comes. He should be here shortly.”

That cheered her up. “Detective Murdoch? I haven’t seen him for a while. Such a nice man.”

She turned to go back into the kitchen, then stopped. “Does this mean you’re on another case, you and him?”

“It’s likely.”

I can’t claim to understand the inner workings of dear Pearl’s mind, but she had been very decent when my last case had concluded in such sorrow. My job seemed to appeal to her. Now, her manner shifted like a spring day. Sun replaced clouds.

She smiled at me. “I’m sure you’ll let us all know what’s happening.”

“Will do.”

I hefted the tray on my shoulder so I could get through the tight space of the dining room and headed for the extra room.

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