By Mary Daheim

Fall has fallen upon Judith McMonigle Flynn, leaving her Hillside Manor approximately with out visitors. And what higher treatment for the low season blahs than a short bout of B&B sifting for a pal amid the quiet rustic beauty of secluded Chavez Island? Judith and cousin Renie either are greater than prepared for a few leisure. yet their peace is going to items whilst Renie conks an odious interloping blowhard at the noggin with a heavy china dish-and, moments later, the woozy lout takes a deadly tumble down an inconvenient staircase. Judith suspects that dying through dinnerware used to be no longer the genuine reason behind this fellow's loss of life. yet to turn out her cantankerous cuz blameless, she'll need to discover the genuine killer from one of the motley island group. And which may pile much more nastiness on Judith's plate than the harried bed-and-breakfast hostess can eat in a single sitting!

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At least there was when I was here last year. ’’ With a long, rangy arm, she pointed to Rafe, who had been delivering the guests’ luggage to their cabins. ’’ squealed the bride, clapping her dainty hands. ’’ In his graceful, catlike manner, Rafe had returned to the little group. ‘‘Yes, you can—but you have to be very careful. Unless you’ve had ocean travel experience, I’d avoid the open water. No matter where you go, check the weather 52 Mary Daheim conditions first. You’ll have to watch for tidal currents and tide rips.

Particularly discouraging to work with underprivileged students. So much extra attention needed, which wasn’t always possible. ’’ Miss Hennessy’s face had taken on a glow, and her eyes were very bright. ‘‘An aunt of mine died. She left me some property near Laurel Harbor, and a generous monetary sum. I built the school, and I’m able to subsidize tuition costs. Of course I can only accept sixty students each year. ’’ ‘‘That’s very admirable,’’ Judith said, appreciating the fervor in June Hennessy’s tone.

Judith’s confusion had returned. ‘‘Cilla? ’’ Doc shook his head. ‘‘Looks like Jeanne left you in the lurch. Cilla Carr helps out at the cabins. Part maid, part carpenter, part just about anything you can name that needs doing. Cilla and her mother haven’t been here long, but their coming was timely. I don’t know what Jeanne would have done without Cilla after poor old Duane died. You give Cilla a call. ’’ Judith was still confused. Digging his pipe out with a small tool, Doc nodded. ‘‘The Barber house is 1, the Danfields are 2, I’m 3 and 4, depending on whether you ring me in the store or upstairs in my living quarters.

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