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The Postmistress

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 18, 2015 April 21, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

P is for Postmistress. Mrs. Gertie Valentine is the postmistress of Cadblister Parva- and a prodigious gossip and writer of letters. December 28th Mrs. Gertie Valentine opened up the Post Office at the usual hour of 9 A.M. and settled in behind her counter. She didn’t expect much business for… Continue reading

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The Other Woman

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 17, 2015 April 17, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

O is for Other Woman.   Miss Madeline (Mad) Grudge was Lord Cadblister’s mistress for many years- and the whole village knew it.   December 27th   Mad Grudge sat in her cozy front parlor and wondered what was to become of her. She’d been doing just that for months, sitting,… Continue reading

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The Nephew

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 16, 2015 April 16, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

  N is for Nephew. The Hon. Percy Neville Bloater is Lady Cadblister’s nephew- and, it seems, a forger of cheques, as well as a harasser of kitchen maids. In fact, he’s a bad egg all round, and one rather hopes that he is the murderer. December 27th The Inquest… Continue reading

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Murder Investigations

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 15, 2015 April 15, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

M is for Murder Investigations.  Many persons in Cadblister Parva, some official and some not, are investigating Lord Cadblister’s murder, in one way or another. December 27th Police Station, Cadblister Parva The Inquest was finally over.  It had not been efficiently or even competently run, but after much labour, it… Continue reading

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Ask Constable Wilkins

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 15, 2015 April 15, 2015 A To Z 2015 Supplementary Posts, A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

Constable Wilkins is the local Constable in Cadblister Parva.  He is a man of some shrewdness, though he isn’t exactly bright.  You, reader, are invited to ask him anything about the mystery that you do not know, do not understand, or have forgotten and do not wish to go back… Continue reading

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The Lady

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 14, 2015 April 15, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

L is for The Lady.  Lady Cadblister is the murdered man’s widow. Boxing Day Lady Cadblister stared, fascinated, at her reflection in the glass. “Widow’s Weeds,” she whispered.  And then, so quietly that it was barely a sound, her voice came again.  “Free,” she said.  Her eyes were bright behind… Continue reading

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The Kitchen Maid

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 14, 2015 April 14, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

K is for Kitchen Maid.  Kate is the Kitchen Maid at Cadblister Hall. She is not really named Kate. Nor is her name Catherine. Kate’s birth name is Beatrix Howlett. She was born in Whitechapel, and became an orphan at eleven. After years of being a maid-of-all-work, she looked around… Continue reading

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A Slight Delay in my A To Z

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 13, 2015 April 14, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

K is for Kitchen Maid is coming, dear readers! However, it is coming a little late, as I haven’t finished writing it yet.  For now, pray accept this picture of me, dressed up in the character of Kate the kitchen maid – and my sincere apologies. Sincerely, Melanie Atherton Allen Continue reading

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The Journalist

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 11, 2015 April 12, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

J is for Journalist.  Violet Teasdale rushed to Cadblister Parva as soon as she heard of Lord Cadblister’s murder Boxing Day Violet Teasdale, Gentlewoman Journalist, lurked- rather daringly- in the public bar of the Yeoman’s Arms.  She did not usually Frequent Drinking Establishments, but she was quite desperately anxious not… Continue reading

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The Inspector

  By Melanie Atherton Allen April 10, 2015 April 11, 2015 A To Z April Challenge 2015, Blogging A to Z, Mystery

I is for Inspector.  Inspector Crowner’s arrival is awaited with eager anticipation in Cadblister Parva.   Boxing Day “Do you think they’re expecting us, Mug?”  Asked Inspector Crowner of his Sergeant as their cab (which they’d hired at the station at Great Blister, and pressed into service after arduous negotiations… Continue reading

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    Wilhelmina: Sir Adam’s neighbor. An attractive widow.
    Xavier: Sir Adam’s cousin.
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