Manor House 01 - A Bicycle Built for Murder (24 page)
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Authors: Kate Kingsbury
Martin lifted his head, spoon poised in midair. "Violet, I don't tell you how to cook the egg. Please be so kind as to refrain from telling me how to eat it."
Violet rolled her eyes and slumped back in her chair. "He'll be the death of me, I know he will."
Elizabeth laid down her spoon and reached for her tea. "Nonsense, Violet. You two thoroughly enjoy sparring with each other. Think how dull life would be without each other to add excitement to your days."
Violet snorted. "I think there's been more than enough excitement around here lately. I'm glad this nasty business is over and done with. Maybe now we can get back to normal."
"Normal." Elizabeth set her cup back in its saucer. "I don't know what is normal anymore. I have to admit, I rather enjoyed the adventure. I particularly enjoyed the challenge of hunting down clues and working out what they meant. It was all rather invigorating."
"Invigorating, maybe, but very unsuitable behavior for
the lady of the manor." Violet rose from the table. "Your mother would not approve."
Elizabeth sighed. "Maybe not. But I think Daddy might have agreed that the situation had some interesting moments."
"Well, let me tell you, I wouldn't be at all surprised if we don't have more than our share of interesting moments once them Americans move in tomorrow."
Tomorrow
. Elizabeth's pulse gave a little skip. After today the Manor House would no longer be her peaceful, private domain. Tomorrow the east wing would be occupied by a group of American officers. Tomorrow, she would be living under the same roof as Major Earl Monroe.
Much as she tried to repress the thought, there was no doubt in her mind that she found the prospect every bit as intriguing and exciting as her recent venture into the dark realm of murder.
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Other Manor House Books Available on Kindle:
A Bicycle Built for Murder
Dig Deep for Murder
For Whom Death Tolls
THE FIRST TWELVE PENNYFOOT HOTEL BOOKS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE KINDLE!
The Pennyfoot hides many secrets and its downstairs staff keeps a tight lip, even when the Edwardian aristocrats are dallying with damsels in the boudoirs, or gambling in the card rooms hidden below the floorboards. Should now and then someone fall prey to a dastardly murderer, however, it is up to Cecily Sinclair to restore order before Scotland Yard steps in and shuts down her infamous seaside hotel. Eccentric characters, mysterious guests and downstairs staff shenanigans add to the merriment of your visit to the Pennyfoot Hotel.
Watch for this new series by Kate Kingsbury, written as Rebecca Kent:
THE BELLEHAVEN HOUSE MYSTERIES
It is the height of women's suffrage in Edwardian England, and Meredith Llewellyn, headmistress of Bellehaven House Finishing School, has her hands full trying to turn rebellious, over-priviliged tomboys into graceful and accomplished young ladies. Her task is decidedly complicated by the ghosts of murder victims who insist on her helping them bring their killers to justice. Watch the fun as Meredith does her best to keep her ghost-sleuthing a secret from her wayward charges, while trying to convince her fellow teachers that she's not insane.
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