Viridian Tears (39 page)

“Beatrice Burbridge had it in lieu of company shares. I was hoping she’d donate it to a museum but no such luck.”

“Pity. Eden walked her back to reception. “Can I ask you a favor?”

“Sure.” Meinwen turned to avoid looking at the piece of art. “What?”

“Can I paint your portrait?”

She couldn’t help a glance at the canvas behind her. “Not too soon, I hope.”

“No.” Eden laughed and tucked her arm in Meinwen’s. “Not that sort of portrait. An ordinary portrait. I thought in the style of Anthony Frederick Sandys.” She walked her friend to the outer door.

Meinwen racked her brain for the name. “Morgan Le Fay?” She nodded slowly. “We could do that.”

“Smashing.” Eden pulled her into a hug. “Do you need a lift into town?”

“No, I’m fine.” She waved to a restored Morris Minor in the car park. “I’ve got Winston with me. We’re going on a double date.”

Eden’s eyebrows could tell stories. “With whom?”

“Michelle and her new bloke, Federico.”

“The waiter from Corlioni’s restaurant? I thought he was married.”

“So did I. Apparently she left him when she found out he was having an affair.”

Rachel Green

Rachel Green is a disgraceful, red-headed Englishwoman well versed in the art of swordplay. She also knows several methods to dispose of a body. And a patio.

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First Electronic Edition: October 2013

ISBN-13: 978-1-61650-487-8