CONVERSATION WITH A CABBIE, PART V

“So, this is Bolton Castle?” I studied the imposing stone structure looming before us. “What’s so special about this place?”

“Mary Queen of Scots was held captive here prior to her incarceration at Tutbury, where she spent the next eighteen years,” said the cabbie proudly.

“That’s fascinating historical data, but not quite what I had in mind for my next novel.”

“Ah,” the cabbie smiled, “but there’s more.”

“Pleased to hear it. Go ahead, enlighten me.”

“Well, I remember how you used the bizarre discovery of a skeleton in BROOMETIME SERENADE, so I thought....” He paused for dramatic effect.

“Go on.”

“Well, the ghost of Mary Queen of Scots is said to haunt this very castle.”

“Have you seen this ghost?”

“No, but the lady in the dark cloak--as the ghost is known--has apparently been seen by numerous others, including the current owner.”

“Interesting.” I scratched my chin. “Maybe I could have Martin and Claire visit here and investigate this strange phenomenon.”

“Great idea. Now, you go off and explore.”

“What are you going to do?”

“I’m going back to my cab and read another chapter of INTRIGUE AT SANDY POINT.”

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