Death On the Romney Marsh
“John, whose acquaintance with the fellow had started somewhat inauspiciously, to say the least, found himself warming with each passing mile to the sheer charm of this inhabitant of the Emerald Isle, and by the time they reached The Swan coaching inn at Hastings was inviting Lucius to visit him in Winchelsea.
The Irishman stared, thunderstruck. ‘Well, now, if that isn’t an even greater coincidence. Winchelsea is my destination, saints bless us all.’ It was the Apothecary’s turn to stare. ‘But w...hy are you going there? It’s such a dull little town. Nothing ever happens.’ Which would be true if it weren’t for the spies, the smugglers, and the poisoner, John thought.
Lucius grinned. ‘You might well ask such a question. But the fact is, my friend, I’m an artist. Yes, seriously. I’ve even sold a painting or two in my time. So I’m going to set up my easel and daub away, then hope I can sell a few of the finished products to the local inhabitants.’ ‘Rather a strange choice of location, if I might say.MoreLess
The Irishman stared, thunderstruck. ‘Well, now, if that isn’t an even greater coincidence. Winchelsea is my destination, saints bless us all.’ It was the Apothecary’s turn to stare. ‘But w...hy are you going there? It’s such a dull little town. Nothing ever happens.’ Which would be true if it weren’t for the spies, the smugglers, and the poisoner, John thought.
Lucius grinned. ‘You might well ask such a question. But the fact is, my friend, I’m an artist. Yes, seriously. I’ve even sold a painting or two in my time. So I’m going to set up my easel and daub away, then hope I can sell a few of the finished products to the local inhabitants.’ ‘Rather a strange choice of location, if I might say.MoreLess
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