More from the first book in my murder mystery series featuring Josephine Fuller Larger Than Death, our heroine answers an ad and is told to report to a Pacific Heights mansion for a job interview. A word to the wise, in true mystery fashion nothing is what it seems.
"Josephine Fuller, here for a one o'clock appointment," I said to the tall, slender man who answered the door. His hair was bright auburn and his eyes a penetrating blue, which together with a cynical twist to his mouth gave his handsome face a startling intensity. He wore a full-sleeved white shirt and black trousers as if ready to pick up a fencing foil and resume his role opposite Errol Flynn in a pirate movie. Both ears were pierced but had no rings in them, so I concluded it must be a conservative place.
He seemed disappointed to see me. Clearly if he'd had the clout to screen candidates he would have installed a revolving door to replace the massive oak one.
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Great descriptive six and I liked the Erol Flynn reference, I felt she was telling me the story face to face. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteInteresting six! I'd love to read more of this scene.
ReplyDeleteI love the last line! Great description.
ReplyDeleteI love Errol Flynn! And I love this six. Excellent description!
ReplyDeleteLMAO at revolving door comment -- love it! fab six xx
ReplyDeleteyes to all the above - fantastic description
ReplyDeleteI like Josephine's voice. She's got her stuff together and nobody is keeping her out or intimidating her. Cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the description. Hate those snotty bastards. lol!
ReplyDeleteAlix, Sarah, Jessica, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa, JoAnne, sassyspeaks and Bree, the man who answers the door figures later in the book -- equally ready to fence with Flynn or kick out anyone who doesn't meet his standards.
Glad you like Josephine, Gem! She's the heroine of four books, all coming back into print in the next year, which makes me very happy!
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The revolving door comment made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteAh, an Errol Flynn reference. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the last two lines, but the Errol Flynn reference was lost on me :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, weregoingonawitchhunt! I live to make people laugh (also to turn the page)!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ursula, glad you enjoyed the Errol Flynn reference!
Glad you liked the last two lines, 1000th monkey! The Errol Flynn reference was mainly to the fencing outfit, but the man who answered the door has other reasons to be interested in the handsome, charismatic Flynn.
Love it. Your description of the man was well played. A foil, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karysa! More of this character to come...
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