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  • Dalgliesh, his two colleagues, Maycroft and Staveley left the house by the front door and took the narrow path along the cliff edge.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft said, 'It's distressing even to think of it.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft had offered Dalgliesh the use of bicycles while the team was on the island.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • For Maycroft, as always, she brought with her an enlivening inrush of confident sexuality which he found more appealing than disturbing.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft was alone in the office when he arrived, but almost immediately Adrian Boyde put his head round the door.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft felt himself npable of understanding either predicament.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • As if feeling the room required some explanation, Maycroft said, 'I took the office over from the previous Secretary, Colonel RoydeMatthews.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft, seeing Benton's obvious interest, gave a brief description as they ascended.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • Maycroft desperately hoped that his face didn't convey the dismay he felt.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

  • The words, although quietly spoken, held a sting and, glancing at Maycroft, Dalgliesh saw that his face had flushed.

    The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

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