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It occurred to Doyle that Acton hadn’t asked about the events at Wexton Prison, and she decided she’d wait a bit—a bit unsettled about it, he was. She couldn’t have asked for a better demonstration of not being able to control things, and hopefully it had given him pause.
They sat together in companionable silence for a small space of time, and then Acton lifted his head to speak again— amused, he was. “I must tell you something, and I’m not certain how to go about it.”
She teased, “I’m too much of a burden to bear, and so you’re leavin’ me for the fair Tasza.”
“Definitely not. Brace yourself; you’re getting another commendation for bravery.”
She laughed aloud. “Truly? Am I allowed to refuse?” “I’m afraid not.”
“Then ring up the London World News,” she sighed with mock-resignation. “Faith, I’m a legend in my own time—and Munoz will want to slay me, for dredgin’ it all back up again.”
“Very true. You should perhaps consider her feelings first, the next time you are tempted to make a mass arrest.”
“I should consider yours, too. I see a few grey hairs, Michael.”
“Nonsense. You are worth every grey hair.”
She smiled at the sleeping Edward. “We’re parents, Michael. Can you imagine?”
“No,” he confessed with a smile, and it was the truth.
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Table of Contents
Murder in Misdirection
Anne Cleeland
Chapter 1
He left to pick her up at the church,
Chapter 2
Snap, went the trap.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
All was in readiness, and they’d only to wait.
Chapter 5
Snap, went another trap.
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Perhaps in a few days he’d suggest,
Chapter 8
He was quite looking forward to his confirmation.
T hat night, Doyle had one of her dreams.
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
The furniture was ready to be delivered,
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
A shame, that it was necessary.
Chapter 16
Savoie, on time to the minute.
Chapter 17
Very soon, he could take her home—she was tired.
Chapter 18
Another ten minutes, perhaps.
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Of course, she knew.
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
She was tired, and hadn’t eaten much.
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
He signaled to his assistant,
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
He was tentatively hopeful that she didn’t mind staying
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