SAY MURDER WITH FLOWERS: A Rex Graves Mini-Mystery - Plot & Excerpts
The mourners would in all likelihood take the bulky, bearded redhead to be an usher or an assistant to the funeral home’s director, which suited his purpose for now. First in line went the parents, shrunk in grief, Sir William Howes extending a comforting arm around his wife’s fragile shoulders. The viewing casket, nestled among the floral arrangements and formal wreaths, enveloped the body of Elise Howes, struck down in the bloom of youth as she carried home a bunch of yellow chrysanthemums, subsequently found strewn across New Bond Street. Muted sobs punctuated the chilled silence as the small gathering passed in single file before the coffin lined with cream satin. The women in black veils, the men somberly attired, contrasted with the white lilies, gerberas and roses. The deceased’s father, adamant Elise’s death had been no accident and entertaining a suspicion of murder, had given his solicitor carte blanche to retain the services of a private investigator. In view of Rex’s success in solving murder mysteries, Mr.
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