Sabers, Sails, and Murder (A Cumberpatch Cove Mystery Book 2) by Nola Robertson

Author:Nola Robertson
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-03-27T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

After my first, and hopefully last late-night stakeout, I’d gotten a few hours of sleep before getting up early for work. I’d also made it through a busy morning at the shop without any unusual incidences or new relationship-related revelations from my grandmother.

Shortly after our arrival, Barley had magically ended up in his pirate costume again. For some reason, he didn’t seem to mind and was enjoying the extra attention he received from all our customers.

I remembered Max telling me he’d purchased Martin’s saber from the Booty Bizarre. There was a chance Hildie Simpkins, the owner, also had Pete’s eye patch or knew where I might be able to find it. Since Shawna was working and I needed Jade to cover for me, I’d convinced Martin to go with me and help identify the patch.

I stood on the sidewalk staring through the shop’s storefront window with my cell pressed to my ear. I wasn’t much of a shopper and the last time I’d visited the place I’d been searching for an unusual birthday gift for my mother. The inside was filled with old treasures and hadn’t changed much.

I watched Martin, trying to decipher what he was thinking. His expression was a combination of trepidation and anxiousness. He’d been trapped with his saber for a long time, and I had no idea how much of it had been spent locked away inside Hildie’s store. So far, our search had been disappointing, and if roles were reversed, I’d probably be nervous about entering the store too.

I didn’t want to be responsible for causing him any additional trauma. “I’ll understand if you don’t want to go inside.”

“I appreciate yer concern, Lass, but I shall be fine. I wishes to do whatever be necessary to find me best mate.” His forced smile didn’t reach his concerned gaze. “'n I promise to behave meself.”

I had to give him credit for being a lot braver than I would’ve been. “Okay, then.” I reached for the door handle, slipping my phone into my pocket as I walked inside.

Shortly after a bell similar to the one in my family’s shop announced my arrival, I scanned the cluttered room and spotted Hildie peeking her head out from behind a tall cabinet.

She was in her mid-forties and had short brown hair layered to accent her heart-shaped face. Her smile made her rounded cheeks seem more prominent. She’d inherited the store when her grandfather passed away a few years ago, and as far as I knew, her business was doing well.

“Hey, Rylee, I’ll be right with you.”

I returned her smile, then waited for her to place a figurine on a glass shelf filled with all kinds of antiques. After securing the latch on the door, she made her way around a Victorian-style chair and a table covered with three different types of china. “What can I do for you?”

“I’m looking for something for my uncle.” Since Max had purchased Martin’s saber from her store and was always looking for other pirate-related items, it was a believable fib.

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