Who Killed The Earl Of Moran?

I t was now past midnight, so it was hardly surprising that the assembled family were growing fractious.

Penelope led the way into the drawing room, with Barnaby and Stokes close behind.

She was immediately aware that hers and Barnaby’s appearances caused, if not consternation, then at least rapid reassessment. In such situations, their reputations very much preceded them.

She paused inside the door, looking down the long room toward the massive ornate fireplace at the far end. Barnaby halted on her right, while Stokes took position to her left, and O’Donnell, having followed them in, quietly shut the door.