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Mrs Codd
CHAPTER 1 It was after midnight and snowing. The lights of the restaurant in the small town on Long Island turned off and Gus the proprietor embraced his night manager and wished Mrs Glade Banks well. ‘Once again I ask,’ said Gus. ‘Where will you relocate?’ ‘I’ve told you. I’ll decide when I go to the airport tomorrow.’ ‘You’re burying your past, aren’t you?’ ‘Yes. Goodbye Gus.’ Glade walked off, her footsteps punching through new snow that had began falling almost four hours ago and now...