She whistled in awe at some of the antiques on display, and looked out of the front panoramic window seeing the island shimmering in the evening heat. She sensed danger, and heard a faint thud and then saw Murat fall to the ground. She grabbed for her gun, realising it wasn’t there as the room began to spin and she smelled gas. She desperately wrapped her light cardigan around her mouth and struggled to the couch before the world turned black.
Venice
It was one of those precious moments when she knew she was going to succeed, the terrified old man Jose Barr’s weakness had been gambling and she had him exactly where she needed him. He had crumbled and spilled the beans on what was an amazing secret, a secret going back centuries and covering a hidden fortune buried in Spain. The man had a
