CONVERSATION WITH A CABBIE, PART VI

“So this bath house dates back to Victorian times,” I said, “but why did you think it would make a good setting for my next novel?”

“I noticed,” said the cabbie, “that in your earlier novels you chose buildings with special significance as backdrops to your story. For example, Old Parliament House in Canberra where SOC headquarters are located and the Seashells Resort from BROOMETIME SERENADE.”

“And how do you suppose I might use this building?”

“Well, perhaps you could have someone drowned in the Turkish Baths, but they’re drained for routine maintenance.”

“I see. But why would the authorities bring Martin and Claire in to investigate the mysterious death?”

“Because the victim is an Aussie.” He shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know.”

“It’s an interesting thought.” I tugged on my ear as I pondered the possibilities. “Why don’t you go back to the car and read INTRIGUE AT SANDY POINT while I check this out further? What chapter are you up to, by the way?”

“I’ve just finished Chapter 12, the one where Robert Herrick recalls how he....”

I held up my hand for him to stop. “I know how it goes. You get back to your reading, while I check out this site.

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Intrigue at Sandy Point, The Oz Files, Book 2
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Published on July 20, 2015 15:39 Tags: murder, mystery, suspense, thriller
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