Chapter 109

“Analysis of bones can very often reveal where a person lived.”

“Really?” Father said.

“Yes, Sir. There’s no guarantee of course, but bones can sometimes reveal traces of substances that are unique to a particular locality.”

The discussion very quickly became so technical that I said, “Time out. We don’t need to get lost in details that only Dani understands.”

“You’re absolutely right,” Father said.

“And,” I said, “while the two of you were off on that scientific tangent, I had an idea.”

“We’re waiting,” Dani said.

I told them what I proposed and they readily agreed. Angelina was due back in my office on Thursday, and I spent some time that morning in the process of organizing my thoughts. The telephone on my desk rang and I picked it up.

“Your next appointment is here,” my receptionist said.

“Great, send her in.”

“Il Ducais with her.”

“Send him in, too.”