CHAPTER 87

EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE THAT FLORA IS A SUSPECT

"Sixty-two." Richard took the paper and ran his eyes from top to bottom. "Cross out my own staff first. Who is left?"

"The shipping agents, the port officers and the people from the insurance company, sir. And..." Donald paused and cleared his throat. "And the customers who paid the upfront money, because they all received the delivery dates."

Richard went still. "The customers…" he mumbled, his voice barely above a whisper. "I think you're making some sense," he said.

"Five of them, sir: Silas, the three big names, and Mrs. Carter," Donald added.

"Silas insisted on having all his...