“It would certainly allow me to work closely with Officer Richter in Feldkirch, and we might learn more from me being on the spot, instead of having to ask Richter for information or relying on second-hand information from him.”
“Okay,” said Ross, “it"s settled then. You"ll leave the day after tomorrow. That gives you time to brief your team before you leave. I suggest you leave Sam to lead the investigation at this end while you"re out there.”
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Meanwhile Izzie Drake was also making progress of a different kind, having returned to the priory to speak with Brother Gerontius—though not, perhaps, as Ross would have wanted.
“Back so soon, Sergeant Drake?” The Prior was surprised by Izzie"s rapid return, given she"d only left an hour previously. Ginger Devenish stood close behind her.
