Chapter 12“Dr Marks is on her way back from London,” Kennett said, opening the door to the house and the conversation at the same time. “How’s Miss Lucy?”
He didn’t bother with a greeting this time—clearly Simon was persona non grata today. A shame. He liked Kennett. He didn’t often feel that spark of interest in another man flare bright these days and still less feel it returned. And Kennett had returned it, before he’d hidden it and Simon had thrown a Mills bomb into his life by arresting his friend.
“She’s as well as can be expected. Very clear in her story. Her father’s solicitor arrived just as I left the station. I understand he began to motor down at first light.” He looked at Kennett sympathetically. “Can you tell me any more about that night? Miss Hall-Bridges is sticking to her
