Chapter 31Digging Deeper
“How deep does your boss in Liverpool want us to dig into the affairs of the wine merchants?” Klaus Richter addressed the question to Meyer. “The three of us aren't geared up to launch a full-scale investigation.
“Make that four, Richter,” said Oberstleutnant Gruber, as he walked into the detectives bureau in Feldkirch police station. “I have decided to assist you in your investigation. I feel it's important to show our British colleagues how seriously we're taking this case. Don't worry, I'm not here to take over your investigation, merely to assist.”
“Er, thank you sir, “ Richter replied, unsure how to take the superintendent's offer of assistance. Having said that, he knew that the Chief of Detectives had a welter of experience behind him, after many years in
