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At long last, Murder At St Marmaduke's reaches its conclusion. I'd like to thank all of you who have become followers of my blog because of this humble effort, as well as all who have 'Liked' posts, given comments, and generally made the whole thing worth carrying on with. I will return with other writing … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #53

The penultimate chapter in full. Before you begin to read it, it needs a little explanation, I'm afraid... There is a running joke in this chapter that can only really be understood by reading it on a Word/PDF document - which is how, of course, the full manuscript of the book will appear when it's … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #52

Two complete chapters today. They were originally combined into one, but there needed to be a time lapse between two of the sections, so splitting into separate chapters was the best way to accomplish this. Only two more after this, and then we're done... Once again, to read all previous chapters, please click here. And … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #50&51

Another completed chapter today. As ever, to read the previous forty-eight, please click here. Chapter 49 Monday 18th November 1985: 10.45 - 11.10 Section (a) ‘Another, Kevin?’ ‘Er — yes please, Sal — Sally — Sal — Sal — er…’ ‘Sal will be fine, Kevin. Just this once.’ Kevin waited while Sally disappeared back into … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #49

Another completed chapter, and we're heading towards the conclusion, hopefully very soon. To save me typing the usual again: ................................................... St Marmaduke's Page. Thanks. Chapter 48 Monday 18th November 1985: 08.30 - 08.55 Section (a) ‘Morning, Sal.’ ‘Good morning, Kevin. Did you have a good time in Aberystwyth?’ ‘Not bad, thanks. Though it turned out … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #48

Another chapter complete - five more to go. Thank you for sticking with it all this time. As always, if you need to read what's gone before, please click here. Chapter 47 Thursday 14th November 1985: 11.55 - 12.15 ‘Quiet, Son. Deadly quiet.’ Ronnie almost lost grip as an object whistled past so close he … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #47

Another chapter completed. To read the first 45, please click here... ...And enjoy. Chapter 46 Thursday 14th November 1985: 11.10 - 11.30 Section (a) ‘At last,’ Meredith said, putting down the phone. Across the desk, Jack Hampshire, his face as sour as an eight-week-old lemon, was staring down at his lap. ‘Johnson and Hardy?’ he … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #46

Yet another complete - though again, mercifully short - chapter today. And a new morning dawns on our cast of characters... As always, please click here to read the previous goings-on. Chapter 45 Thursday 14th November 1985: 08.30 - 08.50 ‘So,’ Ernie said, ‘when are we goin’ to arrest the bloody Chaffords, then?’ Contrary to … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #45

Another short chapter today. I estimate that there are eight more to come... As ever, all previous chapters can be read here. Chapter 44 Wednesday 13th November 1985: 19.30 - 19.50 ‘You were wonderful, darling.’ Clarissa felt Frank’s hand on her knee, and she stared into his eyes, which, even in the gloom surrounding them, … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #44

Next chapter, please... As always, all previous chapters can be found here if you need to read them. And I hope, as ever, that you enjoy this next one. Chapter 43 Wednesday 13th November 1985: 17.40 - 18.35 ‘You really sure about this, Charlie?’ Ernie grunted. He and the chief inspector were standing, Dawson and … Continue reading Murder At St Marmaduke’s #43