Scotched (2011)
“Taking the back way used by hotel employees, they bypassed the lobby and went directly to the office Margaret used as events coordinator.
Margaret MacCrimmon Boyd had made the small room, painted a pretty pale green, even more cheerful and welcoming with the addition of a love seat upholstered in a bright floral pattern and a glass-topped coffee table. A set of three Carrabassett County landscapes, done in pen and ink by local artists, decorated the wall opposite.
Liss plopped herself down on t...he love seat and gave her aunt a direct look. “What’s the story on Nola Ventress?”
“She organized the conference.”
Liss made a face. “I know that. I mean before. You knew her when she lived here, right?”
“Yes, I did.” Margaret turned off the desk lamp, leaving only the soft glow from the computer monitor and the indirect light of a late-afternoon sun shining through her north-facing window to illuminate the room. She collected her purse and was clearly ready to leave for the day, but Liss stayed put.MoreLess
Margaret MacCrimmon Boyd had made the small room, painted a pretty pale green, even more cheerful and welcoming with the addition of a love seat upholstered in a bright floral pattern and a glass-topped coffee table. A set of three Carrabassett County landscapes, done in pen and ink by local artists, decorated the wall opposite.
Liss plopped herself down on t...he love seat and gave her aunt a direct look. “What’s the story on Nola Ventress?”
“She organized the conference.”
Liss made a face. “I know that. I mean before. You knew her when she lived here, right?”
“Yes, I did.” Margaret turned off the desk lamp, leaving only the soft glow from the computer monitor and the indirect light of a late-afternoon sun shining through her north-facing window to illuminate the room. She collected her purse and was clearly ready to leave for the day, but Liss stayed put.MoreLess
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