Murder at Melrose Court Quotes

“It was difficult to see much of his face, since he sported a huge black and grey beard topped with a moustache and his hair stuck out at angles – he looked like he was wearing an enraged skunk.”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Murder at Melrose Court

“I must inform you, sir, that a body has been discovered on the front doorstep,’ Greggs announced from the doorway.”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Murder at Melrose Court

“War scars you for life, Adam. Childhood prepares you for it. What did you do during the war? Remind me again.”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Murder at Melrose Court

“keep a list of Gertrude’s ill-gotten gains. Given recent events, however, I decided my need was greater than his so I ripped off the wrapping paper, handed it to a footman who was standing around with his mouth open, and took it upstairs to my rooms to jot down some thoughts. I fell asleep with Mr Fogg lying next to me, feeling a great deal more ready to face the Old Bill in the morning. Chapter 9 I breakfasted in my rooms and then sought fresh air with Fogg. Tucking one of my Purdey shotguns under my arm and shoving a pocketful of cartridges in my jacket, we set off for a long tramp through the woods in deep snow hoping to bag a fat pheasant – well, I was hoping to; Fogg’s dislike of the dead would rather”
― Karen Baugh Menuhin, Murder at Melrose Court