Death Beside the Seaside (Lady Hardcastle Mystery, #6)

by T.E. Kinsey

Being kidnapped by person or persons unknown isn’t the way most people would choose to spend their holidays, but it’s still better than being dead.’ ‘Yes,’ he said doubtfully. ‘Of course. Where there’s life there’s hope.’

‘You see, Tench?’ said Right-Hander. ‘You’re so useless you’re being out-thought by a woman.’ ‘I think you meant to say mere woman, dear,’ said Lady Hardcastle. ‘If you’re going to bully the man, you ought to do a thorough job. Don’t spare my feelings.’

‘Yes,’ said Dr Goddard. ‘The table might never walk again now that he’s shot it in the leg, but we’re fine.’