Cozy Mystery Starter Set - Six Books by Larkin Gillian

Author:Larkin, Gillian [Larkin, Gillian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cThriller, amazon
Google: 3ruzDwAAQBAJ
Amazon: B07YSJHS5P
Publisher: Gillian Larkin
Published: 2019-10-03T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Grace didn’t have time to think about Jenny as there was a sudden influx of customers. She was constantly busy until 4 p.m. when the shop became strangely quiet.

Pearl appeared at Grace’s side and said, “Where did they all go?”

Grace shook her head. “I don’t know. Maybe there’s something good on the telly. Or someone’s having a sale nearby.” She rested her hands on the counter and sighed. “I’m exhausted! How’s Jenny?”

Pearl folded her arms. “She started crying again when you left. I had to be firm with her. I told her that she couldn’t keep breaking down like that or we’ll never get to the bottom of her murder!”

“Did she tell you anything else about Letty?”

Pearl made a clicking noise with her tongue. “She tried but the words wouldn’t come out. I’ve seen this before. I think you need to go and see Elsa again, see if she can give you some information about Letty. And you can find out more about that slimy married man who she’s carrying on with.”

Grace checked the time on her watch. “Elsa won’t be closing her van up for another hour. And I don’t want to leave the shop in case there’s another rush of customers.” She turned to Pearl and gave her a bright smile. “Which means we have time to talk about those ghosts that are bothering you. Why won’t you let me help you with them?”

Pearl sighed, her arms dropped to her side. “They’re not your problem, they’re mine. I will deal with them, and I will need help. But not your help.”

Grace frowned. “Whose help? Who else can see ghosts? Frankie?”

Pearl tutted. “I’d never ask Frankie to help me. No, there’s someone else who’s going to help. I’m not quite sure who it is but I’ve feeling that we’ve met before.”

“Who? When?”

Pearl said, “That’s all I know at the moment. Right! I’m off, I’ve got things to do. I’ll have another word with Jenny and then send her through to you, if she’s up to it. It’d be better if she went with you to see Elsa.” She winked at Grace and then vanished.

Grace sighed to herself. Great. Now there was another mystery person to add to the mix. Grace thought about all the people that she’d helped recently. Who had been able to see ghosts? She couldn’t recall anyone. She sighed again. She’d just have to wait.

She had two more customers over the next hour. She closed the shop at precisely 5 o’clock. She headed to the kitchen and made herself a quick cup of tea to fortify her strength.

Jenny appeared at her side and gave her a small smile. “I’m sorry for earlier, for causing you pain. And I’m sorry that I haven’t been able to give you much help. And I’m sorry for crying all the time.”

Grace took a seat and indicated for Jenny to do the same. “It’s okay. Jenny, it must be very difficult for you. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. But we’ll get there.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.