Chapter 10When I arrive back at the office, I'm informed that my superior in Perpignan has called and he wants me to get in touch as soon as possible. I'm curious to know what he wants, because recently Detective Gerard has pretty much let me run my own show. I pour myself a coffee and call his number and he answers on the third ring.
“Thank you for getting back to me so quickly, Danielle,” he says. “This is rather a delicate matter so I'll get straight to the point. It's regarding Officer Dupree.”
Officer Dupree – I think, that's Raymond – his surname is Dupree.
“I'm afraid he's on annual leave, Sir,” I reply.
“Yes, Danielle, he is on leave at my suggestion. He telephoned me after the body of Madame Henriette was discovered. I know he should have contacted you first, but it was a priv
