‘Now that you’ve cooled down, Mrs Razzle,’ he said, ‘I am conditionally releasing you, and I hope you will keep the peace. You’ll be subsequently charged with assault and causing a public disturbance.’ ‘Thanks very much,’ she said, twitching her nose. ‘What was I supposed to do, let her kill me?’ ‘You can tell it to the magistrate,’ Angel said. ‘As it’s your first offence, you will probably be fined. I strongly advise you to take control of your temper and keep out of your stepdaughter’s way.’ ‘How can I do that? If she comes to the house—’ ‘When the doctor says she’s fit she’ll be released from the hospital, and she’ll be specifically banned from approaching you and from being anywhere near The Manor House.’ Her jaw tightened. ‘She’d better stick to it. She’d better not come anywhere near me.’ ‘By the same token, you must not approach her or her living accommodation, wherever it might be, or you will be arrested.’ ‘I will have no reason to go to The Feathers, Inspector.’ ‘Good.’ Angel said.
What do You think about The Snuffbox Murders (2011)?
