Armand Sejour was working his way down the steps and he suggested that Philip clear the masonry wall which supported the side of the staircase. Armand had already cleared four steps the previous evening. These turned a complete right angle away from the rock face. He had s...
When I cut her down she fell in a heap on the floor and she was too heavy for me to move by myself, but I managed to get them undone.” She blushed a trifle. “I cut through the knickers with the shears.” There was a splutter from Prendergast which drew a reproachful glance ...
You agree that, although you were off-duty, you were the senior police officer at the scene?” “Yes. DI Paulson was also off-duty.” “But it was within his power to arrest the suspect. It was also within your power as his senior officer to give...