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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 50
Since this book should be available now, this is the last snippet. 1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 50 Boss-man was an earl? Named O’Neill? The earl of Tyrone? But what the hell was he doing in Rome? … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 49
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 49 CHAPTER TWENTY Father Luke Wadding entered the rectory in a rush. Spare, soft-eyed, and already white-haired, his face seemed to radiate equal measures of surprise and delight. “My dear Tyrone, how … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 48
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 48 “Hablo español bien.” The Spanish looked at each other again, clearly surprised. Keeping to their language, John continued: “Besides, I doubt St. Isidore’s is closed to me.”
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 47
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 47 “A classic, that one.” Harry beamed at the walls in happy reminiscence. “Yes, the talk of Europe. Which unfortunately, may be hurting us now.” “Whaddya mean?”
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 46
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 46 CHAPTER NINETEEN Sherrilyn’s voice was calm. “The carriages are moving.” “Is Juliet back with her street-urchins?” “Harry.” An English-accented mezzo piped up from below. “I’m right down here in the street.”
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 45
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 45 “Yeah, about that: what’s with all the moving? We still like the view from this room.” Castro y Papas glanced briefly at the windowless walls. “Despite the singular charm of the … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 44
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 44 “I read about it. In books. A long time ago. Before I hit puberty. When I was thinking of becoming a priest.” She couldn’t help but smile. “Is that okay, then?” … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 43
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 43 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN John O’Neill was able to keep back the tears until the barge drew round the last bend in the Tiber and he saw the Ponte Emilio, which Romans were … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 42
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 42 “Exactly. This means that each of the chambers is designed exactly like a self-contained barrel and breech. They are arranged in a pentagram, as you see.” “There you go: witchcraft for … Continue reading
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1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 41
1635 – The Papal Stakes — Snippet 41 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN They pulled beyond the ramshackle piers and neglected sidings of Porto before the captain of the Savoyard barque-longue brought his long, low ship over to the right bank of … Continue reading
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