Sweetness And Light (A Sweet Cove Mystery Book 5) - Plot & Excerpts
Finch as he awkwardly stepped down from the van. Jenna, Angie, Euclid and Circe exited from the other side. Ellie made the decision to remain at the Victorian, claiming the B and B guests might need her.This particular parking lot was used by the resort staff and delivery vehicles and was usually full during the day, but late in the evening, there were only several cars and a few trucks scattered around the spaces.Chief Martin was dressed in chinos and a button-down shirt. Angie couldn’t remember ever seeing him out of uniform. He chose the unmarked police van, civilian clothes, and the time of night to return to the murder scene with the Roseland sisters and Mr. Finch so as not to call attention to their visit. The chief led the way. “We can follow this walkway for a while and then branch off to the right. We’ll end up at the luxury bungalows. You okay to walk a bit, Mr. Finch?”“I’m not fast, but I can walk for some distance,” Finch assured the chief.Courtney held Finch’s elbow and carried a flashlight in her other hand to provide better lighting as they moved along the stone walkways in the darkness. The cats walked slightly in front of them and Angie and Jenna carried up the rear.Anticipation pinged in Angie’s chest and her shoulder muscles tightened. She took a sideways glance at her sister wondering if she was experiencing any nervousness or worry.The group wound around the resort grounds past shade trees, ornamental bushes and grasses, and flowers planted in beds and potted in containers. Subtle, decorative lighting enhanced the loveliness of the landscaping. Private bungalows were tucked here and there in the lush section of the resort. Angie knew that some of the cottages had private pools in the small fenced gardens behind the structures. Guests in this part of the resort could even request a personal butler to see to their needs.Angie’s stomach tightened as they approached the darkened crime scene bungalow. She tried to breathe slowly and evenly. The chief removed a key from his pocket, inserted it into the lock, and pushed the door open. He entered first and flicked the light switch to illuminate the room.Everyone stepped into the elegant living space and the chief closed the door. The blinds had already been drawn to block out the curious gazes of passersby.“So.” The chief explained the layout to Mr.
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